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Strategic sectors

Supports collaborative innovation projects in Quebec strategic technology sectors

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PROMPT
Official source: promptinnov.com

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Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Consortia of companies with at least two Quebec-based companies, including at least one SME or startup.
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Overview

This call for projects supports large-scale collaborative innovation projects in Quebec’s strategic sectors, offering up to $1,000,000 per project to help startups and SMEs develop and/or market innovative solutions. Eligible activities include planning, R&D, and pre-commercialization steps such as real-life demonstrations and technology showcases in quantum technologies, aerospace, digital technologies and microelectronics, or energy transition.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$1,000,000
Maximum share of project costs
50%
Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop a new product or service
  • Conduct research and development activities
  • Optimize production processes
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Start a business
  • Launch or market a product/service
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Quebec
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
249 employees maximum
Audience
  • Startups
Legal structures
For-profit business

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

Latest changes

Strategic sectors content updated

The Strategic Sectors page was updated with a revised description of the program themes and project focus.

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The Strategic Sectors page now presents a revised program description, with the theme “digital technologies and microelectronics” replacing “information technologies and microelectronics.” The visible text also places clearer emphasis on the program objectives and the type of collaborative innovation project sought by the program.

Official source: promptinnov.com
August 14, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Consortia of companies with at least two Quebec-based companies, including at least one SME or startup.

Eligible expenses

  • Administration fees, up to 5% of eligible expenses.
  • Expenses incurred by an eligible public research center if they represent at least 20% of the project’s eligible expenses.
  • Expenses for access to the PINQ2, Calcul Québec and DistriQ quantum computing platforms.

Activities funded

  • Projects aimed at developing an innovative solution, product, service or process from the planning stage through to pre-commercialization, including real-life demonstration and technology showcase.

How to apply

  • Contact the RSRI of your research sector to obtain a letter of intent and any other required document.
  • Submit, in a single electronic package, the mandatory documents, duly completed and signed, to the RSRI of your sector.
  • For quantum technology projects, send the application electronically to PRIMA Québec or Prompt.
  • RSRIs must submit project proposals to the government by April 1, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Documents Needed

  • Letter of intent.
  • Any other required document.

Selection criteria

  • Alignment of the project with the strategic focus areas of the innovation zones (quantum, information technologies and microelectronics, aerospace, energy transition), since these projects are prioritized.
  • Formal support from an innovation zone (letter of support confirming the consistency of the project with the zone’s strategic orientations, research and innovation priorities, and its potential economic impact on the zone).
  • Multipartner nature of the project (priority given to projects involving more than two companies).

Additional information

  • Priority is given to multi-partner collaborative projects (involving more than two companies).
  • Support from an innovation zone is not mandatory, but projects aligned with the strategic axes of the identified innovation zones are given priority and require a letter of support from the zone.
  • The call documentation available via the program guide contains the complete criteria and should be reviewed in addition to the summary information.
  • The project is managed by the research center (fund management is handled by the research center).

Contacts

info@promptinnov.com
5148750032

Official sources

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Strategic sectors Program

What is the Strategic sectors?

This call for projects supports large-scale collaborative innovation projects in Quebec’s strategic sectors, offering up to $1,000,000 per project to help startups and SMEs develop and/or market innovative solutions. Eligible activities include planning, R&D, and pre-commercialization steps such as real-life demonstrations and technology showcases in quantum technologies, aerospace, digital technologies and microelectronics, or energy transition.

How much funding can be received?

Strategic sectors Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Strategic sectors program?

To be eligible for the Strategic sectors program, you must: Consortium of at least 2 Quebec companies, including at least 1 SME or startup. SME/startup: legally constituted & registered in Quebec; head office in Quebec; ≤249 employees; assets <$50M. Startup: pre-marketing with no significant sales; supported by a Quebec incubator/accelerator.

What expenses are eligible under Strategic sectors?

Administration fees, up to 5% of eligible expenses. Expenses incurred by an eligible public research center if they represent at least 20% of the project’s eligible expenses. Expenses for access to the PINQ2, Calcul Québec and DistriQ quantum computing platforms.

Who can I contact for more information about the Strategic sectors?

You can contact PROMPT by email at info@promptinnov.com or by phone at 5148750032.

Where is the Strategic sectors available?

The Strategic sectors program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Strategic sectors a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Strategic sectors is a Grant and Funding