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Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 1 - Call for proposals to support the development of innovative solutions
Tourism Innovation Program fosters solutions in Quebec industry
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Programme d’innovation touristique, a partnership between the Government of Québec and MT Lab, aims to enhance productivity, competitiveness, digital transformation, and environmental sustainability in the tourism industry, offering a maximum funding of $150,000 for innovative solutions. Eligible activities include the development of new products or services, improvement of internal processes, and exploration of new marketing channels.
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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
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
Next steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
The Tourism Innovation Program supports projects that foster innovation in the tourism sector by addressing identified needs and challenges. Eligible activities aim to enhance productivity, competitiveness, digital transformation, and environmental impact reduction within the industry.
- Development of innovative tourism solutions that enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Projects targeting digital transformation within the tourism industry.
- Initiatives to reduce the environmental footprint of tourism activities.
- Solutions addressing labor shortages in the tourism sector.
- Innovative projects that improve internal processes and business models.
- Development of new tourism products and services.
- Discovery and implementation of new marketing channels for tourism businesses.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
The eligible clientele for the Programme d'innovation touristique includes:
- Associations touristiques sectorielles (ATS) and associations touristiques régionales (ATR).
- Privileged partners of the Ministry of Tourism (MTO).
- Companies within the tourism industry.
- Organizations active in innovation.
- Economic development organizations.
- Any other organization whose activities are deemed relevant to achieving the program's objectives.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this program:
- Projects can receive financial support of up to $75,000 for challenges and $150,000 for solution calls, depending on the nature of the project.
- The program fosters collaboration among multiple regions, businesses, or sectors.
- Projects must have a leader, such as a sectoral or regional tourism association, or an organization that can impartially represent its members and manage the project phases.
- The program aims to significantly improve the accessibility of innovation in the Quebec tourism industry.
- The deadline for the program is March 31, 2026.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 1 - Call for proposals to support the development of innovative solutions Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 1 - Call for proposals to support the development of innovative solutions. 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 Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 1 - Call for proposals to support the development of innovative solutions?
The Programme d’innovation touristique, a partnership between the Government of Québec and MT Lab, aims to enhance productivity, competitiveness, digital transformation, and environmental sustainability in the tourism industry, offering a maximum funding of $150,000 for innovative solutions. Eligible activities include the development of new products or services, improvement of internal processes, and exploration of new marketing channels.
How much funding can be received?
Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 1 - Call for proposals to support the development of innovative solutions Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 1 - Call for proposals to support the development of innovative solutions program?
To be eligible for the Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 1 - Call for proposals to support the development of innovative solutions program, you must:
The applicant must be an ATR or ATS, a partner organization of the MTO, or another organization capable of managing the project phases.
The project proposal must be innovative and capable of addressing identified needs and challenges within the tourism industry.
What expenses are eligible under Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 1 - Call for proposals to support the development of innovative solutions?
The Tourism Innovation Program supports projects that foster innovation in the tourism sector by addressing identified needs and challenges. Eligible activities aim to enhance productivity, competitiveness, digital transformation, and environmental impact reduction within the industry. Development of innovative tourism solutions that enhance productivity and efficiency.
Projects targeting digital transformation within the tourism industry.
Initiatives to reduce the environmental footprint of tourism activities.
Solutions addressing labor shortages in the tourism sector.
Innovative projects that improve internal processes and business models.
Development of new tourism products and services.
Discovery and implementation of new marketing channels for tourism businesses.
Who can I contact for more information about the Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 1 - Call for proposals to support the development of innovative solutions?
You can contact MT Lab by email at Nathalie@mtlab.ca.
Where is the Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 1 - Call for proposals to support the development of innovative solutions available?
The Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 1 - Call for proposals to support the development of innovative solutions program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 1 - Call for proposals to support the development of innovative solutions a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 1 - Call for proposals to support the development of innovative solutions is a Grant and Funding
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