Updated June 2026

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.

344 programs available

Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Startup Laval
Laval Community Lending Society (SOCLE)
Microloans and business support for entrepreneurs
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Strategic Projects Assistance | Call for Projects Distribution of Song Performances in College and Secondary School Settings
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Support for school-based song performance distribution
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : February 12, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : February 12, 2026
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Subvention de démarrage du csbq
Quebec Center for Biodiversity Science (QCBS)
Funding for collaborative research start-up projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesClosed
Support - expérimental / animation | film principal
Main Film
Support for experimental and animation filmmakers
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : January 23, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : January 23, 2026
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Support à la création - présentation générale | film principal
Main Film
Support for film creation and production
Quebec, Canada
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
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Support for initiatives in Quebec
International Relations and la Francophonie, Government of Québec
Support for Québec-related university initiatives
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Support for project implementation in environment and sustainable development
Foundation in Sustainable Environment and Development (FEDD)
Support for environmental and sustainable development projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Support for research and innovation for extraction, processing and recycling of critical and strategic minerals
Government of Québec
Funding for critical minerals innovation projects
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : October 19, 2023
Closing date : January 19, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : October 19, 2023
Closing date : January 19, 2024
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Support for Workers in Live Arts and Music Sectors Fund
Government of Canada
Funding for live arts and music projects
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : July 9, 2021
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : July 9, 2021
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
Government of Québec
Funding for collaborative research and innovation
Quebec, Canada
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 FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations – Support for Financing Public Research and Innovation Infrastructures (PSO, Component 4a)
Government of Québec
Funding for public research infrastructure projects
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
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations – Support for the Operating Costs of Organizations (PSO, Component 1)
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Funding for research and innovation organizations
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 3
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for certification of designated products
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : March 1, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : March 1, 2026
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Swim to survive
La Société de Sauvetage
Aquatic safety funding for schools
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Team Grants: Strengthening Resilient & Equitable Public Health Systems (STEPS)
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Monthly tax-free support for eligible families
BC, Quebec, Canada
Closing date : January 14, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
BC, Quebec, Canada
Closing date : January 14, 2026
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Terro X
Laval Economique
Acceleration and networking for tech startups
Laval, Quebec, Canada
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
The aquahacking challenge
Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI), AQUAACTION
Free water innovation program with seed funding
Canada
Closing date : April 6, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 70,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Closing date : April 6, 2026
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
The innovative projects program
Fédération Québécoise des Jeunes du Canada (FQJC)
Funding for innovative youth reintegration projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program — Projects component, Anti-Racism Call
Government of Canada
Funding for anti-racism and inclusion initiatives
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : December 4, 2024
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : December 4, 2024
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed
The Neuro Open Science Grants
The Brenda Milner Foundation
Funding for open science initiatives at The Neuro
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : October 8, 2025
Closing date : November 16, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : October 8, 2025
Closing date : November 16, 2025
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
The seeder
ARBRE-ÉVOLUTION
Eco-education funding for schools
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $17,500
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
The Upside Foundation of Canada — Equity Pledge Program
The Upside Foundation of Canada
Equity pledge support for Canadian founders
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Themes and Interdisciplinarity (Culture in the Schools)
Government of Québec
Support for interdisciplinary school projects with cultural partners
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 15, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 15, 2025
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Townshippers Foundation Grants
Townshippers Research & Cultural Foundation (TRCF)
Funding for community projects in the Eastern Townships
Quebec, Canada
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Townshippers Foundation Grants Program
Townshippers Research & Cultural Foundation (TRCF)
Funding for grassroots community projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Training grants for coaches game plan
Coaching Association of Canada (CAC)
Funding for athlete coach education
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : March 19, 2026
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : March 19, 2026
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Transformational Research in Adolescent Mental Health (TRAM)
Graham Boeckh Foundation (GBF)
Pan-Canadian adolescent mental health network initiative
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants
Calvin Institute of Christian Worship (CICW)
Funding for Christian worship renewal projects
Quebec, Canada
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Wolastoq/Saint John River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative
Government of Canada
Supports freshwater protection projects in the watershed
NB, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NB, Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Year Round Community Tennis Courts Program Presented by Rogers
Rogers, Tennis Canada
Funding for year-round tennis facilities
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PROMPT — PARTENAR-IA
PROMPT
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for ICT
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : August 13, 2023
Closing date : April 15, 2025
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Quebec, Canada
Open Date : August 13, 2023
Closing date : April 15, 2025
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
CQRDA — PSO-International
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Supports innovative international research and development partnerships
Quebec, Canada
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
MRC Arthabaska — Futurpreneur Canada
MRC Arthabaska (MRC)
Funding and mentorship for young entrepreneurs in Canada
Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 2
Government of Québec, Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports collaborative AI and quantum innovation projects
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 15, 2023
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
Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 15, 2023
Researchers And FacilitiesArchived
Infrastructure de recherche et développement
Quebec City
Funding for dedicated R&D infrastructure projects
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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
Researchers And FacilitiesArchived
Mach-Gaensslen Foundation Fellowship in Mental Health, Addictions and Cognitive Health
Mach-Gaensslen Foundation of Canada
Funding for mental health and cognitive health research
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 5, 2023
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Closing date : October 5, 2023
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
MTRIC — Start Program
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Advance metal transformation processes and products
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceArchived
NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Microbial fermentation support for biotech scale-up
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
Quantum Quebec
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports innovation projects in quantum science and technology
Quebec, Canada
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 1: Specialized support for social economy enterprises
Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec
Specialized support for social economy enterprise development
Quebec, Canada
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
Partnering and CollaborationArchived
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities
Tourisme Baie-James
Funding for tourism attractions and facilities
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $200,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationArchived
Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations (PSO)
PROMPT
Funds collaborative research with public partners in Quebec
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions
Government of Québec
Funding for innovative wood construction projects
Quebec, Canada
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and Fundingnull
MRC de Manicouagan — FRR: Components 2-3
MRC de Manicouagan (MRC)
Support for territorial development and local vitality
Baie-Comeau, Essa, Pessamit, Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Baie-Comeau, Essa, Pessamit, Quebec