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Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property
Tax credit for commercialization of intellectual property (IP) in Quebec
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
If you create a new business by commercializing intellectual property stemming from a university or public research center, you could be eligible for a tax holiday for up to 10 years.
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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
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Launching new businesses to commercialize intellectual property derived from research conducted in Quebec's public sector.
- Manufacturing and sales of goods whose value or essential component is based on eligible intellectual property.
- Granting licenses for the use of eligible computer software developed through public sector research.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies incorporated in Canada between March 19, 2009, and April 1, 2014, dedicated to the commercialization of intellectual property derived from research conducted within the Quebec public sector
- Companies engaged in the manufacturing and sale of goods whose value is primarily derived from eligible intellectual property
- Companies engaged in the manufacturing and sale of goods where an essential element is eligible intellectual property
- Companies involved in licensing eligible computer software intellectual property
Who is not eligible
- Companies formed as a result of a merger or unification of multiple companies.
- Businesses that have operated, in full or in part, a commercial enterprise previously run by another entity for more than 90 days.
- Companies that have sold almost all the assets used in their eligible commercialization business.
- Companies that have been beneficiaries of a trust, except for a mutual fund trust.
- Businesses that have been part of a joint venture or partnership, unless all members are recognized as eligible institutes.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies constituted in Canada and commercializing intellectual property derived from public research conducted in Quebec.
Additional information
- The attestation of eligibility is valid for a maximum of three years, with the initial period starting from the date the company begins to operate the eligible commercialization business.
- Renewals of the eligibility attestation must be requested via email, and the same eligibility criteria apply for renewals.
- The application process is free of charge.
- All application documents must be submitted together in a single dispatch.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property. 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 Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property?
If you create a new business by commercializing intellectual property stemming from a university or public research center, you could be eligible for a tax holiday for up to 10 years.
Who is eligible for the Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property program?
To be eligible for the Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property program, you must:
New companies founded in Canada between March 19, 2009, and April 1, 2014
Primarily commercializes intellectual property developed in Quebec's public research sector
Must begin commercialization activities within 12 months of incorporation
What expenses are eligible under Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property?
Launching new businesses to commercialize intellectual property derived from research conducted in Quebec's public sector.
Manufacturing and sales of goods whose value or essential component is based on eligible intellectual property.
Granting licenses for the use of eligible computer software developed through public sector research.
Who can I contact for more information about the Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property?
You can contact Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) by email at mesures.fiscales.RD@economie.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 5148731767.
Where is the Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property available?
The Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property is a Tax Credits
Who are the financial supporters of the Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property?
Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property is funded by Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Gouvernment of Québec
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