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Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations — Support for collaborative research projects with the community (PSO), Component 2e
Funding for collaborative research and innovation
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides non-repayable public funding for collaborative research and innovation projects. It supports knowledge transfer, partnerships, and specialized services for startups, with a maximum of CAD 1.5 million per project.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborative research and innovation projects
- Research projects with academic, institutional, and industrial partners
- Knowledge transfer and commercialization-oriented projects
- Projects to develop specialized services for startups
- Research infrastructure and modernization projects
Documents Needed
- Project application form
- Annual work plan or project plan
- Financial planning or budget information
- Annual financial statements
- Reports required by the funding body
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec-based non-profit organizations
- Social economy enterprises
- Quebec public research and innovation organizations
- Municipalities, cities, and regional county municipalities
- Higher education and health system institutions in Quebec
Who is not eligible
- Organizations listed in the public procurement ban register (RENA)
- Companies non-compliant with francization requirements
- State-owned or government-controlled companies, with limited exceptions
- Organizations in bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings
- Businesses whose main activity is in restricted sectors such as gambling, fossil fuels, or controversial weapons
Eligible expenses
- Project staff salaries and benefits
- Student scholarships and research bursaries
- Materials, supplies, and consumables
- Equipment purchase or rental
- Professional fees, subcontracting, travel, and knowledge dissemination
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Land purchases
- Building purchase, construction, or expansion
- Expenses incurred before submission or authorization, where not permitted
- Refundable federal and provincial taxes
- Administrative software and internal operating costs where excluded by the program
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- All administrative regions of Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed for eligibility.
- Projects are then assessed by the Ministry or an evaluation committee.
- Decisions are based on program alignment, relevance, quality, and expected impacts.
- Approved projects require a funding agreement or protocol before payment.
- Recipients may have to provide reports, cost tracking, and financial follow-up after approval.
Additional information
- Applications are mainly submitted through project calls.
- Applicants must be properly registered in Quebec.
- Selected projects require a funding agreement.
- Recipients may need to provide progress and final reports.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations — Support for collaborative research projects with the community (PSO), Component 2e Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations — Support for collaborative research projects with the community (PSO), Component 2e. 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 Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations — Support for collaborative research projects with the community (PSO), Component 2e?
This program provides non-repayable public funding for collaborative research and innovation projects. It supports knowledge transfer, partnerships, and specialized services for startups, with a maximum of CAD 1.5 million per project.
How much funding can be received?
Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations — Support for collaborative research projects with the community (PSO), Component 2e Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations — Support for collaborative research projects with the community (PSO), Component 2e program?
To be eligible for the Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations — Support for collaborative research projects with the community (PSO), Component 2e program, you must:
Registered in Quebec
Aligned with program objectives
Shows measurable benefits
What expenses are eligible under Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations — Support for collaborative research projects with the community (PSO), Component 2e?
Collaborative research and innovation projects
Research projects with academic, institutional, and industrial partners
Knowledge transfer and commercialization-oriented projects
Projects to develop specialized services for startups
Research infrastructure and modernization projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations — Support for collaborative research projects with the community (PSO), Component 2e?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at startupquebec@economie.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1 866 680-1884.
Where is the Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations — Support for collaborative research projects with the community (PSO), Component 2e available?
The Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations — Support for collaborative research projects with the community (PSO), Component 2e program is available Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec, Quebec.
Is the Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations — Support for collaborative research projects with the community (PSO), Component 2e a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations — Support for collaborative research projects with the community (PSO), Component 2e is a Researchers And Facilities