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Best Research and Development Grants in Quebec in 2026

Research and development (R&D) are essential pillars of the Quebec economy, offering a pathway to innovation and technological progress.

81 programs
  • Axelys logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Innovation continuum

    Supports innovation development and commercialization in Quebec’s strategic sectors
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Optech logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

    OPZI – Innovation in optics and photonics

    Accelerated R&D support for optics photonics and quantum innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • AIMQ logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen

    Bourse Alain-Lamoureux

    Support for municipal engineering studies and research
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
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  • AIMQ logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Bourse Hervé-Aubin

    Support for municipal engineering studies and research
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Montreal Cancer Institute logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

    Brain Drain Repatriation Program

    Supports repatriated cancer research in Montreal
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Prim (PRIM) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen

    Codes d'accès Prim

    Support for emerging electroacoustic sound artists
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Dessercom Inc logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Dessercom Donations and Sponsorships

    Philanthropic support for health-sector organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec Heritage Foundation logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

    France-Gagnon-Pratte Scholarship

    Scholarship for heritage research students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Montreal Cancer Institute logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

    ICM - Scholarships

    Scholarships for cancer research training
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies Centre

    Aerospace manufacturing research support facility
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Aluminium Technology Centre

    Support for aluminium manufacturing innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre

    Photonic device fabrication services
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

    NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant

    Bioprocessing support for biologics and vaccines
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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  • Consortium de recherche et innovations en bioéconomie industrielle au Québec (CRIBIQ) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    PSO – Organic food

    Supports collaborative biofood research and innovation projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 27% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Quebec Fisheries Fund — Innovation

    Funding for Quebec fish and seafood innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Timeline
    Open Date : September 1, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

    Quebec Industrial Research Centre — CRIQ

    Support for companies designing innovative industrial projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 11, 2023
    Quebec, Canada
  • Québec Research Fund (FRQ) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen

    Québec Research Fund - Health Sector (FRQS)

    Funding support for health research and student training in Québec
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Research Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations — Support for Research Projects in Collaboration with the Community (PSO, stream 2b)

    Funding for collaborative research and innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $9,000,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Aging Research Center logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Scholarships and grants - aging

    Funding for aging research collaboration and innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    Closing date : December 1, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Main Film logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Support à la création - présentation générale | film principal

    Support for film creation and production
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $20,000,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 9,100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • CCTT Network - Synchronex logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Synchronex

    Innovation support across Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Vision Network (VSRN) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpenClosing Soon

    National and International Networking Program

    Funding for international vision research collaborations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 15, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    CRIAQ — INNOV-R

    Collaborative R&D funding for GHG reduction
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

    Funding for collaborative AI healthcare projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

    AI innovation support for Quebec business consortia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 350,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    CQRDA — PSO-v2A

    Supports collaborative research and innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 350,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Génome Québec logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Génome Québec — Genomics Integration Program – Human Health

    Proof-of-concept funding for human health genomics
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $200,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Innovation program — Call for mobilizing projects on the development of tomorrow's transport technologies

    Funding for collaborative aerospace innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Consortium de recherche et innovations en bioéconomie industrielle au Québec (CRIBIQ) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    PSO-Biofood II – 144th call for projects

    Supports collaborative biofood innovation projects between Quebec companies and researchers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 27% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Union of Quebec Municipalities (UQM) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesClosed

    Bourse de recherche umq

    Research scholarship for Quebec municipalities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Call for Proposals Research and Training and Capacity Building – Inuit Nunangat 2024-2027

    Supports Inuit Nunangat research and capacity building
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    Canada
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  • Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Canadian Centre for Architecture — General Funding and Opportunities

    Research and residency opportunities in architecture and curating
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $7,500
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 2

    Supports collaborative AI and quantum innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Gaston L. Tremblay Foundation logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesClosed

    CORAMH Graduate Studies Scholarships

    Funding for graduate research on hereditary diseases
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Armand-Frappier Foundation logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesClosed

    Doctoral Scholarship Awards

    Funding for INRS doctoral students
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Health Canada logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    HealthADAPT

    Climate adaptation support for the health sector
    Eligible Funding
    From $200,000 to $800,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    Canada
  • International Development Research Centre (IDRC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesClosed

    IDRC Research Awards 2025

    One-year research awards for development topics
    Eligible Funding
    From $47,301 to $54,756
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesClosed

    Infrastructure de recherche et développement

    Funding for dedicated R&D infrastructure projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • innovÉÉ logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

    Collaborative AI R&D funding for Quebec companies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesClosed

    Media Art Production Fund

    Production support for independent media art projects
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility

    Microbial fermentation support for biotech scale-up
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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  • Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    PRIMA — Call For Projects In Artificial Intelligence And Quantum Technologies

    Funding for collaborative AI and quantum projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    PRIMA — INNOV-R

    Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Vision Network (VSRN) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesClosed

    Program for Financing a Scientific Event

    Funding for vision research scientific events
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Project support program for the Critical and Strategic Minerals Scientific Research Network

    Collaborative funding for critical minerals research
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Quantum Quebec

    Supports innovation projects in quantum science and technology
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Quebec Fisheries Fund — Science partnerships

    Funding for Quebec fish and seafood innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • innovÉÉ logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Québec-Corée : Robotique intelligente et IA avancée

    Funding for Québec–Korea robotics and AI projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Research and Innovation Organizations Support Program — Support for Research-Innovation Projects (PSO, stream 2a)

    Funding for research and innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,800,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnology
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research (CFDR) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Research Grant Program Policy 2026

    Funding for dietetic and nutrition research in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Main Film logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesClosed

    Support - expérimental / animation | film principal

    Support for experimental and animation filmmakers
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations — Support for collaborative research projects with the community (PSO), Component 2e

    Funding for collaborative research and innovation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    The Neuro Open Science Grants

    Funding for open science initiatives at The Neuro
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Vision Network (VSRN) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesClosed

    VSRN Excellence Awards

    Support for vision research graduate students
    Eligible Funding
    From $4,000 to $4,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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  • 2 Degrés logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    Water Incubation Program

    Water startup incubation in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada

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What are the eligibility criteria for research and development grants in Quebec?

The eligibility criteria to obtain a research and development (R&D) grant in Quebec can vary depending on the specific grant program. However, here are some general criteria that are often considered:
  1. Be a legally registered and incorporated company in Quebec.
  2. Have a clearly defined, innovative, and technically feasible research and development project.
  3. Demonstrate the economic viability of the project and its potential for commercial impact.
  4. Present a detailed project management plan including a precise and realistic budget.
  5. Meet the specific criteria of the grant program you are applying to, such as the industry sector, company size, etc.
  6. Submit a complete application that complies with the requirements of the program, including submission deadlines and required documentation.
  7. Be willing to cooperate with the relevant authorities for monitoring and verification of the R&D activities funded by the grant.
It is recommended to review the specific guidelines of the grant program you intend to apply to ensure that you meet all eligibility criteria. The government agencies responsible for R&D grants in Quebec may also provide guidance and assistance to help you prepare and submit your grant application.

What are the economic impacts of research and development subsidies for Quebec SMEs?

Research and development (R&D) subsidies have several positive economic impacts for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Quebec:
  1. Stimulate innovation: Subsidies encourage SMEs to invest in researching and developing new technologies, products, and innovative processes, thereby enhancing their competitiveness in the market.
  2. Foster growth: By supporting R&D activities, subsidies enable SMEs to develop new products and services, explore new markets, and diversify their revenue sources, potentially leading to economic growth and job creation.
  3. Increase productivity: Investments in R&D can improve the operational efficiency of SMEs, allowing them to adopt more advanced technologies and more efficient production methods.
  4. Promote collaboration: R&D subsidies often encourage collaboration among businesses, universities, research centers, and other partners, fostering the exchange of ideas, knowledge, and resources, which can lead to more significant innovations.
  5. Strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem: By supporting innovation within SMEs, subsidies help strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Quebec, encouraging the creation and growth of dynamic and competitive businesses.

How do research grants contribute to business growth in Quebec?

Research grants contribute to business growth in Quebec in several ways:
  1. Innovation financing: Research grants provide crucial financial support for the development of new ideas, technologies, products, and innovative services, enabling businesses to remain competitive in the market.
  2. Expansion of activities: By investing in research, businesses can develop new products and services, explore new markets, and diversify their operations, leading to an expansion of their activities and an increase in revenue.
  3. Strengthening competitiveness: By developing innovative solutions, businesses can improve their operational efficiency, productivity, and quality, strengthening their competitive position in the local and global market.
  4. Collaboration and networking: Research grants often encourage collaboration between businesses, universities, research centers, and other partners, facilitating the exchange of expertise, knowledge, and resources, which can lead to more significant innovations.
  5. Talent attraction: Research projects funded by grants can attract talented researchers and skilled professionals, enhancing the company's R&D capabilities and stimulating its innovation potential.