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SODEC — Support for innovative initiatives
Supports innovative projects for cultural businesses
Funding available
$ 150,000
Deadline
Opening Soon
Opened August 15, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Legally incorporated businesses, whether for-profit or non-profit, that operate mainly in SODEC’s fields of activity
See full eligibility
Overview
Le programme Aide aux initiatives innovantes de la SODEC soutient des entreprises culturelles légalement constituées, à but lucratif ou à but non lucratif, ayant leur siège et principal établissement au Québec. Il appuie des projets d’innovation technologique, numérique ou de processus d’affaires liés à la recherche, au développement, au prototypage et à la mise en œuvre.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Planning activities such as intellectual property protection, market studies, and technical and financial studies
- Research and development activities such as development, design, prototyping, and testing
- Production and implementation of the project
- Implementation and commercialization
Documents Needed
- Déclaration de l’entreprise requérante
- Plan de réalisation
- Grille budgétaire
- Devis des fournisseurs de services
- États financiers
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Legally incorporated businesses, whether for-profit or non-profit, that operate mainly in SODEC’s fields of activity
Who is not eligible
- Businesses and organizations whose support falls under the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) or the ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec (MCC)
- Individual businesses, except in the métiers d’art sector
Eligible expenses
- Fees for specialized services
- Direct labour costs assigned to the project
- Project-specific material and equipment expenses
- Costs for specialized information needed to complete the project
- Prototyping expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred before the application filing date
- Operating expenses for normal and regular activities
- Expenses already supported by another SODEC program
- Daily allowances and representation expenses
- Recurring fees such as annual subscription fees and software update fees
Selection criteria
- Relevance of the project
- Capacity of the business to integrate new learning, expertise, or practices
- Feasibility of the project
- Quality of the application presentation
How to apply
- Contact the program representative before applying to validate the eligibility of the business and project.
- Submit the application through the secure SOD@ccès portal using program number 30-40-00.
- Complete the main application form in SOD@ccès.
- Upload all required documents in SOD@ccès.
Processing and Agreement
- Eligible projects are analyzed by SODEC professionals, and external opinions may be consulted if needed.
- Projects are prioritized when they stand out for relevance and feasibility.
- A final report including a balance of outcomes is required to receive the final 30% of assistance.
- After funding, beneficiaries must provide records, documents, or other information needed for program evaluations and studies for five years after the financial support.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through the secure SOD@ccès portal using program number 30-40-00.
- The program requires French-language written submissions, unless an exception under the SODEC directive on the use of another language applies.
- For collaborative projects w
- Applications are accepted from September 28 to October 29, 2026. The next application period is December 14, 2026 to January 28, 2027.ith companies outside Québec, the Québec company must hold the majority of copyright or control over intellectual property and the majority of resulting income.
- The program can be affected by SODEC financial availability and the appropriations approved by the National Assembly.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the SODEC — Support for innovative initiatives Program
What is the SODEC — Support for innovative initiatives?
Le programme Aide aux initiatives innovantes de la SODEC soutient des entreprises culturelles légalement constituées, à but lucratif ou à but non lucratif, ayant leur siège et principal établissement au Québec. Il appuie des projets d’innovation technologique, numérique ou de processus d’affaires liés à la recherche, au développement, au prototypage et à la mise en œuvre.
How much funding can be received?
SODEC — Support for innovative initiatives Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the SODEC — Support for innovative initiatives program?
To be eligible for the SODEC — Support for innovative initiatives program, you must:
Legally incorporated for-profit or non-profit businesses mainly active in SODEC’s fields.
Businesses operating for at least two years with revenue and expenses during that period.
Businesses with head office and principal place of business in Québec and majority control held by Canadian citizens or permanent residents with Québec tax residency.
What expenses are eligible under SODEC — Support for innovative initiatives?
Planning activities such as intellectual property protection, market studies, and technical and financial studies
Research and development activities such as development, design, prototyping, and testing
Production and implementation of the project
Implementation and commercialization
Who can I contact for more information about the SODEC — Support for innovative initiatives?
You can contact Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) by email at innovation@sodec.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the SODEC — Support for innovative initiatives available?
The SODEC — Support for innovative initiatives program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the SODEC — Support for innovative initiatives a grant, loan, or tax credit?
SODEC — Support for innovative initiatives is a Grant and Funding