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The Catalyst Fund
Last Update: February 4, 2026
QC, Canada
Supports innovative, early-stage, and disruptive ideas.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Minimum amount : 2,500 $
Timeline
- Unspecified
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- All dimensions
Overview
The Catalyst Fund offers up to $15,000 in funding to support early-stage and unconventional ideas with transformative potential. It aims to help innovative projects that challenge norms and seek long-term, community-wide impact in various sectors.
Activities funded
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 12,000
Enhancing prototyping capacity with advanced manufacturing equipment
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Individuals with innovative ideas and projects that aim to challenge existing systems or notions, seeking significant community or societal impact.How to apply
Create an account on the funding platform.Develop a project proposal outlining the innovative idea and potential impact.Gather supporting documentation such as project description and plans.Submit the application through the designated online portal.Await notification on the application review and decision process.
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