Support for mobilising projects
At a glance
- 50% of project cost
- Open Date : June 15, 2023
- All industries
- Investissement Québec
- Gouvernement du Québec
Overview
Eligibility criteria
In order to be eligible for this grant, businesses must be for-profit or social economy enterprises in Quebec. They must form a group of at least two entities, with the financial support requests submitted by a non-profit organization responsible for project management on behalf of all partners.
- Businesses must be for-profit or social economy enterprises in Quebec.
- They must form a group of at least two entities, with the financial support requests submitted by a non-profit organization responsible for project management on behalf of all partners.
Who is eligible
Eligible types of companies for this grant are for-profit enterprises from all sectors and social economy enterprises (cooperatives and non-profit organizations) defined by the Social Economy Act.
- For-profit enterprises from all sectors
- Social economy enterprises (cooperatives and non-profit organizations)
Who is not eligible
Some types of companies are not eligible for this grant.
- Non-profit organizations that do not fall under the definition of social economy enterprises specified in the Law on the Social Economy.
- Individual entrepreneurs or sole proprietors.
- Businesses not based in Quebec.
Eligible expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant include costs related to activities carried out in Quebec and necessary for the project, as well as certain exceptional expenses for products and services essential to the project that are not available in Quebec.
- Labor costs, including benefits and contributions
- Management costs
- Professional fees for specialized services
- Costs for experts from outside Quebec
- Travel and accommodation expenses
- Material and stock costs
- Equipment costs
- Rental of equipment
- Transportation costs
- Costs associated with communication activities
- Other specific project-related costs
Eligible projects & activities
Projects eligible for this grant must focus on innovation of products or processes, from planning to technological showcase, with a minimum duration of one year and eligible expenses totaling at least $4 million.
- Development of new products or processes
- Significant improvement of existing products or processes
- Stimulating economic sector development through partnerships and alliances
- Duration of at least one year
- Total eligible expenses of a minimum of $4 million
Evaluation & selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
- The project must target the development of a new product or process, enhance existing products or processes, foster economic sector growth, and have eligible expenses totaling at least $4 million.
- Other criteria include stimulating alliances, partnerships, and networks among businesses and research institutions, ensuring a minimum project duration of one year, and meeting specific expense eligibility requirements.
How to apply
- Step 1:
- Check your company's eligibility based on the specific criteria of the program.
- Gather the necessary partner entities to form a consortium of at least two entities.
- Step 2:
- Submit a financial assistance application through a nonprofit organization responsible for project management on behalf of all partners.
- Prepare all required documents for the application, including details of the innovation project and eligible expenses.
- Step 3:
- Wait for confirmation of receipt of the application and its processing by Investissement Québec.
- Be available to provide additional information or collaborate at any further step if necessary.
Additional information
Additional information:
- The suspension of the Programme Innovation includes a halt on accepting new applications until further notice.
- Applicants with ongoing applications will be contacted in the coming weeks to provide updates on their status.
Programme Innovation – Suspension du Programme Innovation
As of February 15, 2024, the Ministry of Economy, Innovation, and Energy has suspended the Programme Innovation to ensure fund availability for contractual commitments. The program is currently not accepting new applications, and existing applicants will be contacted for further information.
Programme Innovation – Detailed Overview
The Programme Innovation supports innovative projects in product or process development, aiming to enhance economic sectors through collaborations between businesses, economic development organizations, and research institutions. Eligible projects must have a minimum duration of one year with qualifying expenses of at least $4 million.
Admissible costs include labor, project management, specialized services, equipment, travel, intellectual property protection, certification, and communication activities. The funding provided is in the form of a non-repayable contribution, with a maximum aid rate of 50% of eligible expenses and a cumulative government aid rate not exceeding 70%.
Despite the current suspension, the Programme Innovation has been instrumental in fostering innovation and economic growth in Quebec, benefiting businesses and organizations aiming to drive technological advancements and industry development.
