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Grants and Funding for Startups in Quebec

This directory combines a Quebec connection with startup-stage intent. Use it to compare support for validation, product development, early operations, hiring, technology, commercialization, and market entry, then review each listing’s company-age, ownership, project, cost, traction, and timing rules. Broaden to Quebec small-business, technology, innovation, or industry funding when the startup label is less important than the proposed work.

558 programs
  • Revenu Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Payroll tax credit – CFI

    Payroll tax incentive for international financial sector employers in Montreal
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    PME MTL — Solidarity Fund

    Loans for Quebec social economy enterprises and co-operatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Fonds RISQ (RISQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Prêt de prédémarrage

    Pre-startup financing for social economy businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
  • Consortium de recherche et innovations en bioéconomie industrielle au Québec (CRIBIQ) logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    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
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Quebec City — Business Loans — Start-Up

    Funding to launch a business in Québec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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  • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOpen

    Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)

    Supports regional economic development and diversification in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Expert AdviceResearchers And FacilitiesOpen

    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 International logo
    Expert AdviceOther SupportOpen

    Quebec International — Starting a business and making it grow

    Business support for startups and growing companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Educational services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)

    Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

    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
    InnovationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
    Quebec, Canada
  • Revenu Québec logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Revenu Québec — Assistance program for SMEs

    Tax support for small businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
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  • City of Trois-Rivières logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Revitalising and developing business establishments in the city centre

    Financial support for downtown business development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Finance and insurance, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
  • City of Rouyn-Noranda logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Rouyn-Noranda — FQM Business Succession Program

    Support for business succession professional services
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : October 6, 2025
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
  • CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Rouyn-Noranda — Structuring Projects Fund (FPS)

    Support for business start-up and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
  • SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Numeric loan

    Digital financing for business transformation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Regular loan

    Business financing for growth and relocation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsExpert AdviceOpen

    SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Youth Strategy Fund

    Youth financing for business projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • SADC Maria-Chapdelaine (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    SADC Maria-Chapdelaine — Digital Strategy Loan

    Digital Strategy Loan supports business digital transition efforts
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • SADC Shawinigan (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    SADC Shawinigan — Digital Strategy Fund

    Financing for digital transition projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
  • SADC Shawinigan (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    SADC Shawinigan — Green Strategy Fund

    Loan support for sustainable business projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
  • Réseau des SADC et CAE (SADC) logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    SADC-CAE — Virage Vert Program

    Support for greener business development in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Timeline
    Open Date : May 12, 2023
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Structural Projects Policy

    Funding for structuring community projects in MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 100,000 $ · 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
    InnovationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
    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
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Quebec, Canada
  • CCTT Network - Synchronex logo
    Expert AdviceResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportOpen

    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
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Revenu Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Tax credit for a new financial services corporation

    Tax credit for eligible financial services companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Revenu Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Tax credit for biodiesel production in Quebec

    Tax credit for eligible biodiesel production in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Revenu Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Tax credit for pyrolytic oil production in Québec

    Tax credit for Quebec pyrolytic oil producers
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Revenu Québec logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Tax credit for tip reporting – Businesses

    Tax credit for employers paying social charges on employee tips
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • ARBRE-ÉVOLUTION logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    The seeder

    Eco-education funding for schools
    Eligible Funding
    From $15,000 to $17,500
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Propulsion Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Transition+ Program

    Personalized support for EST market entry
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 67% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Val-Saint-François RCM logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Val-Saint-François — Eco-responsible fund

    Non-repayable funding for eco-responsible equipment and leasehold improvements
    Eligible Funding
    From $500 to $5,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ville de La Tuque logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 4 - Support for vitality

    Funding for local vitality projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Youth in Movement Towards Employment

    Skills and work experience support for young people
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,400 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 60% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : November 4, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
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  • innovÉÉ logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants

    Supports collaboration between startups and early technology adopters
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 60% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : November 4, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • The Elders of Shawinigan logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Entrepreneurship scholarships

    Funding for young businesses in Shawinigan
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $10,000 · Up to 20% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : November 8, 2026
    Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationSuspended

    Innovation Program — Stream 2 – Support for mobilising projects

    Collaborative innovation support for aerospace technologies
    Eligible Funding
    From $4,000,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Montreal logo
    Grant and FundingSuspended

    Open Innovation Subsidy Program for start-up companies

    Supports Montréal start-ups testing innovative solutions with partner organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Health care and social assistance, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 400,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Fonds Écoleader — Specific implementation support

    Supports eco-responsible practices and clean technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 80,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MEDTEQ+ — AVISÉ program

    Real-world evaluation of innovative Quebec health technologies
    Eligible Funding
    From $500,000 to $700,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Call for collaborative and structuring innovation projects in Quebec's strategic sectors

    Collaborative innovation funding for Quebec's strategic sectors
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • innovÉÉ logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R

    Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $40,000 to $300,000 · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Industry

    Funding for Quebec metal transformation innovative collaborations in AI
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    DEL — Expertise Financing Grant

    Specialized support for business project expertise
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    FAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 2

    Support for Collective Innovation in Packaging Eco-design
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    PME MTL — Industrial and sustainable development investment fund

    Funding for innovation and sustainable business projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Support for innovation projects

    Supports innovation projects from planning to showcase
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    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
    InnovationTechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Biomed Propulsion Program

    Life sciences financing for Quebec growth companies
    Eligible Funding
    From $500,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Axelys logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Call for investments VRQ

    Supports research-based startups with convertible financing
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Entreprendre Sherbrooke logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Call for projects – Technology showcase and adaptation of an innovation to a new market

    Support for the commercialization of innovations in Sherbrooke
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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  • Axelys logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Call for projects Genium360

    Funding support for engineering students and graduates advancing public research
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fondaction logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Circular Economy Fund

    Funding for early-stage circular economy companies
    Eligible Funding
    From $250,000 to $2,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CRIAQ International

    Supports international collaborative aerospace R&D commercialization projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $95,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    PRIMA — Call for Projects

    Funding for collaborative advanced materials R&D projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Recyc-Québec logo
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    Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1

    Funding for projects to manage used beverage containers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Québec Research Fund (FRQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Scientific and Innovative Venture Program (SIVP)

    Supports research-based scientific ventures in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • PROMPT logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Strategic sectors

    Supports collaborative innovation projects in Quebec strategic technology sectors
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Axelys logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    VRQ call for projects

    Funding for research commercialization projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $20,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
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  • PROMPT logo
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    PROMPT — Artificial intelligence

    Collaborative AI research for Quebec business consortia
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $200,000 · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Laval tourism logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Numerical

    Support for digital transformation of tourism organizations
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $100,000 · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
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  • Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsExpert AdviceResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportClosed

    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
    InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • PROMPT logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    PROMPT — GHG Reduction – SME Component

    Supports Quebec SMEs developing innovative GHG reduction technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 450,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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    PROMPT — Quantum Technologies

    Supports collaborative quantum technology research projects among Quebec companies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsExpert AdviceClosed

    RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Creavenir

    Support and financing for young entrepreneurs in Vallée-du-Richelieu
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOther SupportClosed

    Business growth — Éco-Capitale

    Funding for eco-responsible business transformation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Business Growth — Growth support vouchers

    Grant program supports strategic consultancy for business growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Call for innovation projects in agritechnologies

    Supports innovative agritechnology projects in Quebec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Decentralised Energy Canada (DEC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Game Changer Pitch Competition

    Pitch competition for innovative decentralised energy technology companies
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Génome Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Genomics Innovation to Commercialization Program

    Supports genomics R&D for commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $300,000 · Up to 33% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • J. Armand Bombardier Foundation (FJAB) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Grants for women entrepreneurs

    Excellence Grants for Québec Entrepreneurial Women in Key Sectors
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Group Entrepreneurship Capital Program

    Finances real estate projects for social economy enterprises
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Finance and insurance, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Îles-de-la-madeleine — Business support policy (PSE)

    Financial support for business startups, succession, and expansion
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
  • Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2

    Supports local economic, social, and cultural development initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Les Iles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 1

    Funding for startups for collaborative R&D projects in quantum technologies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 2

    Support for Quebec quantum technology innovation
    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)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4

    Collaborative funding for quantum innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    La Vallée-du-Richelieu Agricultural Microcredit Fund

    Interest-free loans for agricultural business development in Vallée-du-Richelieu
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $30,000 to $95,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $20,000 to $95,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada