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Research Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations — Support for Research Projects in Collaboration with the Community (PSO, stream 2b)
Funding for collaborative research and innovation projects
Last Update: May 14, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000 - $ 9,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2027
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides non-repayable funding for research and innovation projects in collaboration with the community. It supports technology transfer, partnerships, startup commercialization, and eligible infrastructure initiatives, with maximum funding varying by stream.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 9,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2027
Eligible candidates
Eligible 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
- 250 employees maximum
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborative research projects with the community
- Technology transfer and commercialization of research results
- Partnerships between universities, colleges, institutions, and industry
- International or outside-Quebec research collaborations
- Research and innovation infrastructure projects
Documents Needed
- Annual business plan
- Annual financial statements
- Progress report, if applicable
- Final report and financial report
- Proof of OQLF francization status, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec-based research and innovation organizations
- Universities, CCTTs, and public research centers
- Non-profit organizations and social economy enterprises
- Municipalities, cities, and regional county municipalities
- Organizations supporting startups and innovation ecosystems
Who is not eligible
- Organizations registered on the public contracts ineligibility registry
- Companies on the francization non-compliance list
- State-owned or government-controlled companies
- Businesses in bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings
- Companies whose main activity is in prohibited sectors such as controversial weapons, fossil fuels, gambling, violence, sex work, tobacco, or drugs
Eligible expenses
- Direct and indirect project costs
- Operating costs for eligible organizations
- Salaries, benefits, and student scholarships tied to the project
- Equipment, materials, professional fees, and subcontracting
- Infrastructure, construction, and related acquisition costs for eligible streams
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Refundable federal and provincial taxes
- Land purchase
- Building purchase, construction, or expansion in some streams
- Costs incurred before application or authorization, where excluded
- Activities linked to prohibited sectors such as controversial weapons, fossil fuels, gambling, violence, sex work, tobacco, or drugs
Eligible geographic areas
- All regions of Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Ministry and/or an evaluation committee
- Projects are assessed against program objectives, relevance, quality, and impacts
- Some streams are selected through project calls, while others may be analyzed continuously
- Approved projects require a funding agreement or protocol before payments
- Funding may be adjusted if eligible costs are lower than planned
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through project calls.
- Selected projects require a funding agreement or protocol.
- Recipients must provide progress, final, and financial reports.
- Recipients must keep supporting documents for several years after the agreement ends.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Research Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations — Support for Research Projects in Collaboration with the Community (PSO, stream 2b) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Research Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations — Support for Research Projects in Collaboration with the Community (PSO, stream 2b). 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 Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations — Support for Research Projects in Collaboration with the Community (PSO, stream 2b)?
This program provides non-repayable funding for research and innovation projects in collaboration with the community. It supports technology transfer, partnerships, startup commercialization, and eligible infrastructure initiatives, with maximum funding varying by stream.
How much funding can be received?
Research Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations — Support for Research Projects in Collaboration with the Community (PSO, stream 2b) Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $9,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Research Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations — Support for Research Projects in Collaboration with the Community (PSO, stream 2b) program?
To be eligible for the Research Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations — Support for Research Projects in Collaboration with the Community (PSO, stream 2b) program, you must:
Incorporated in Quebec
Eligible PSO project stream
Required research partners
What expenses are eligible under Research Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations — Support for Research Projects in Collaboration with the Community (PSO, stream 2b)?
Collaborative research projects with the community
Technology transfer and commercialization of research results
Partnerships between universities, colleges, institutions, and industry
International or outside-Quebec research collaborations
Research and innovation infrastructure projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Research Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations — Support for Research Projects in Collaboration with the Community (PSO, stream 2b)?
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 Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations — Support for Research Projects in Collaboration with the Community (PSO, stream 2b) available?
The Research Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations — Support for Research Projects in Collaboration with the Community (PSO, stream 2b) program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Research Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations — Support for Research Projects in Collaboration with the Community (PSO, stream 2b) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Research Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations — Support for Research Projects in Collaboration with the Community (PSO, stream 2b) is a Researchers And Facilities