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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.

283 programs available
  • Éducaide logo
    Partnering and CollaborationClosed

    Persévérer

    School perseverance support for students
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $500
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Organization logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Prices and winners

    Awards for artistic and cultural excellence in Montérégie
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $10,000
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : December 4, 2025
    • Closing date : January 25, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • 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
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 30, 2025
    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
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 9, 2024
    • Closing date : October 15, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    PRIMA — INNOV-R SME

    Supporting collaborative industrial research to cut GHGs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 450,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Prim (PRIM) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Prime mai

    Joint residency for media artists
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $8,000
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : July 31, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • The SSJB Foundation of Mauricie (SSJB) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationClosed

    Prix du mérite en histoire mnq

    Recognition for youth interest in Quebec history
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    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 : December 7, 2020
    • Closing date : March 31, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • 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
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : December 7, 2020
    • Closing date : March 31, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • AQOCI logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Québec International Development Program

    Funding for Quebec international cooperation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 240,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Québec-Catalonia Cooperation Project Call

    Funding for Quebec-Catalonia cooperation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 12,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Quebec-Colombia Cooperation Call for Projects

    Support for Quebec-Colombia partnership projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    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
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 29, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Québec-Cuba Cooperation Call for Projects

    Support for Québec-Cuba joint projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 4, 2023
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Quebec-Jalisco Cooperation Project Call

    Support for Quebec-Jalisco cooperation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and Climate
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Québec-Louisiana Cooperation Call for Projects

    Supports Quebec-Louisiana cultural cooperation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 9, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Québec-Maharashtra Cooperation Call for Projects

    Support for Quebec-Maharashtra cooperation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 12,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 15, 2020
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Québec-Senegal Cooperation Call for Projects

    Support for Quebec-Senegal cooperation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Québec-Shanghai Cooperation Project Call

    Support for Quebec-Shanghai cooperation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 12,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 10, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Québec–Arab Republic of Egypt Cooperation Project Call 2024-2025

    Support for Quebec-Egypt cooperation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Radiostar Fund logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Radiostar fund

    Funding for francophone music promotion projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 15, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Raven Outcomes logo
    Partnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Raven Outcomes — Indigenous Outcomes Fund

    Indigenous-led outcomes finance for community solutions
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    BC, Manitoba, Quebec, Saskatchewan, 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 $
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 1, 2025
    • Closing date : October 31, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ataxia Canada logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesClosed

    Research grants - ataxia

    Funding for ataxia research projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $50,000
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 30, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Conseil des Arts de Longueuil logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Résidence ancrage à Annecy en France

    Funding for artistic co-creation with the community
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 12,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 7, 2026
    Longueuil, Quebec, Canada
  • Prim (PRIM) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationClosed

    Résidences

    Year-long artist residency for original creation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 4,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Aging Research Center logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    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, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationClosed

    Sponsorships, Partnerships and Donations

    Support for strategic business initiatives in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Sport Quebec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationClosed

    Sports Québec - Sponsorship opportunities

    Sports sponsorship opportunities in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Laval Community Lending Society (SOCLE) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Startup Laval

    Microloans and business support for entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $20,000
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • Main Film logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • La Société de Sauvetage logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Swim to survive

    Aquatic safety funding for schools
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Laval Economique logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Terro X

    Acceleration and networking for tech startups
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Finance and insurance
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Laval, 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 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 8, 2025
    • Closing date : November 16, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Townshippers Research & Cultural Foundation (TRCF) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Townshippers Foundation Grants

    Funding for community projects in the Eastern Townships
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Calvin Institute of Christian Worship (CICW) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants

    Funding for Christian worship renewal projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $8,000 to $25,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

    CQRDA — PSO-International

    Supports innovative international research and development partnerships
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Arthabaska (MRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

    MRC Arthabaska — Futurpreneur Canada

    Funding and mentorship for young entrepreneurs in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

    Call for innovative projects in artificial intelligence: collaborative industrial research and support for innovative entrepreneurship

    Supports Quebec businesses innovating and commercializing artificial intelligence technologies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 16, 2023
    • Closing date : October 15, 2023
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

    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
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 15, 2023
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesArchived

    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
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

    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
    Quebec, Canada
  • Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived

    Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 1: Specialized support for social economy enterprises

    Specialized support for social economy enterprise development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Quebec, Canada
  • PROMPT logo
    Partnering and CollaborationArchived

    Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations (PSO)

    Funds collaborative research with public partners in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived

    Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions

    Funding for innovative wood construction projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Quebec, Canada