Technology Maturation Program – PSOv2d

Q: How much funding can be received?

Technology Maturation Program – PSOv2d Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $475000 per project.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Technology Maturation Program – PSOv2d a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Technology Maturation Program – PSOv2d is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Technology Maturation Program – PSOv2d?

Technology Maturation Program – PSOv2d is funded by Axelys

Q: Who is eligible for the Technology Maturation Program – PSOv2d program?

To be eligible for the Technology Maturation Program – PSOv2d program, you must: • Must be a Quebec public research institution partnering with a company or stakeholder.

Q: Where is the Technology Maturation Program – PSOv2d available?

The Technology Maturation Program – PSOv2d program is available the province of Quebec.

Q: Are startups eligible for the Technology Maturation Program – PSOv2d program?

Yes, startups are eligible to apply for the Technology Maturation Program – PSOv2d program.

Last Update: October 6, 2025

QC, Canada

Supports technology development and validation for Quebec research institutions

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $475,000
Up to 80% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services

Funds Providers

Axelys

Program status

Open

Overview

The Technology Maturation Program – PSOv2d, managed by Axelys for the Québec Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy, provides funding of up to $475,000 for technological maturation projects and up to $75,000 for technological validation projects. This program supports researchers at public institutions to develop and validate technologies, accelerating their transfer and commercialization in partnership with industry or other stakeholders.

Financing terms and conditions

Funding covers up to 80% of eligible project expenses.
Maximum funding for technological maturation projects is $475,000, including indirect research costs.
Maximum funding for technological validation projects is $75,000, excluding indirect research costs.

Activities funded

Projects focused on maturing a new technology to prepare it for market adoption.
Initiatives aimed at validating a technology to confirm its readiness for commercialization.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 473,000

Scale-up of green chemistry process for specialty polymer synthesis

$ 74,000

Demonstration of smart irrigation technology for urban community gardens

$ 73,000

Validation of AI-powered diagnostic tool for skin cancer detection

$ 471,500

Maturation of hydrogel-based wound dressing for chronic ulcers

$ 464,500

Pilot-scale testing of bioplastic packaging derived from cellulose

$ 72,500

Validation of rapid nucleic acid test for infectious disease detection

Eligibility

The applicant must be a researcher affiliated with a Quebec public research institution.
The project must focus on the maturation or validation of a technology aimed at facilitating its adoption or market introduction.
The project must be carried out in partnership with a company or other stakeholders.

Who is eligible?

Researchers affiliated with Quebec public research institutions

Eligible expenses

Indirect research costs (included for technological maturation projects only).

Eligible geographic areas

Quebec

How to apply

Verify eligibility criteria

Ensure you are a researcher affiliated with a Quebec public research institution
Verify eligibility for technological maturation or validation projects

Prepare project and partnership

Identify and prepare a project that aims to mature or validate a technology
Establish a partnership with a company or relevant stakeholders

Collect documentation and information

Consult the program information guide (available in French only)
Gather all required documents for the application

Complete the application form

Complete the grant application form following the program’s instructions
Ensure the application includes all supporting documentation

Submit the application

Submit the application to Axelys, the program’s managing representative
Ensure the submission is within the program’s open period or before funds are exhausted

Additional information

Axelys is the designated managing representative for the program administration.
The program operates throughout the year or until available funds have been allocated.
The program guide is available in French only.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Technology Maturation Program – PSOv2d Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Technology Maturation Program – PSOv2d. 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.