Platform
Consulting
Resources
Pricing
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
  • Laval Community Lending Society (SOCLE) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Startup Laval

    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
  • Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) logo
    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
  • Quebec Center for Biodiversity Science (QCBS) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Subvention de démarrage du csbq

    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
  • Main Film logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesClosed

    Support - expérimental / animation | film principal

    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
  • 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
    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
  • Foundation in Sustainable Environment and Development (FEDD) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Support for project implementation in environment and sustainable development

    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
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Support for research and innovation for extraction, processing and recycling of critical and strategic minerals

    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
  • Government of Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Support for Workers in Live Arts and Music Sectors Fund

    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
  • 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
    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
  • Government of Québec logo
    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
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    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
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 3

    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

    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
  • Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Team Grants: Strengthening Resilient & Equitable Public Health Systems (STEPS)

    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
  • Laval Economique logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Terro X

    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
  • Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    The aquahacking challenge

    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
  • Government of Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program — Projects component, Anti-Racism Call

    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

    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
  • ARBRE-ÉVOLUTION logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    The seeder

    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
  • The Upside Foundation of Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationClosed

    The Upside Foundation of Canada — Equity Pledge Program

    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
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Themes and Interdisciplinarity (Culture in the Schools)

    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
  • Townshippers Research & Cultural Foundation (TRCF) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Townshippers Foundation Grants

    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
  • Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Training grants for coaches game plan

    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
  • Calvin Institute of Christian Worship (CICW) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants

    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
  • Government of Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Wolastoq/Saint John River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative

    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
  • Rogers logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Year Round Community Tennis Courts Program Presented by Rogers

    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
  • PROMPT logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    PROMPT — PARTENAR-IA

    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
  • 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
    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
  • 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
    Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec 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
    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
  • Quebec City logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesArchived

    Infrastructure de recherche et développement

    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
  • Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived

    MTRIC — Start Program

    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
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceArchived

    NRC — Microbial fermentation pilot plant facility research facility

    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
  • 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
    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
  • 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
    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
  • Tourisme Baie-James logo
    Partnering and CollaborationArchived

    Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities

    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
  • PROMPT logo
    Partnering and CollaborationArchived

    Support Program for Research and Innovation Organisations (PSO)

    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
  • 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
    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
  • MRC de Manicouagan (MRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and Fundingnull

    MRC de Manicouagan — FRR: Components 2-3

    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

Find similar grants