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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
  • UAS Centre of Excellence logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Programme d’appui au développement des secteurs stratégiques et des créneaux d’excellence (PADS)

    Non-repayable financial support for strategic sector development
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, 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 FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    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
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Québec International logo
    Expert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Quebec International — International recruiting

    International recruitment support in Québec City
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Futurpreneur Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    RBC Rock My Business Start-up Awards

    Funding support for early-stage business launch
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    BC, Ontario, 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, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Initia Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Relève Alimentaire Québec Award

    Awards for Quebec food industry leaders
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $10,000 · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • Réseau des SADC et CAE (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Réseau des SADC et CAE — Loans

    Loans for entrepreneurs in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • SADC Shawinigan (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    SADC Shawinigan — SADC Fund

    Loan financing for business growth in Shawinigan
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $150,000
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
  • Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Smart Agriculture Living Lab Call for Proposal

    Validating smart agriculture technologies for market adoption
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationClosed

    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
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 3

    Supports collaborative projects among Quebec social economy organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyHuman ResourcesCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of Québec logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Support for self-employment

    Money for unemployed workers to start a business in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 85% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    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
    InnovationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationClosed

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

    Support for certification of designated products
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 30.000002% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation

    Supports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Tourisme Baie-James logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Hosting

    Funding for tourism accommodation projects in Baie-James
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $200,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Tourisme Baie-James logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services

    Funding for tourism consulting projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $50,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • La Financière agricole (FADQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Turn to excellence!

    Support for young agricultural succession
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000 to $7,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fondation Madeli-Aide logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    University level scholarships

    University scholarship for Madelinot students
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000 to $2,500
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • 2 Degrés logo
    Expert AdviceResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOther SupportClosed

    Water Incubation Program

    Water startup incubation in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Call for projects: Innovation and growth

    Montreal grant supports innovative business projects in strategic sectors
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Capital Synergie

    Supports business investment in innovative, high-growth Quebec companies
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 225,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, 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
  • PROMPT logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    PROMPT — PARTENAR-IA

    Collaborative AI innovation for Quebec business consortiums
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • PROMPT logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 1: Scope

    AI innovation funding for Quebec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Economic development program to help revitalize territories (DEPART)

    Supports business growth in targeted Quebec territories
    Eligible Funding
    From $15,000 to $125,000 · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA) logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationUnknown

    CQRDA — PSO-v2A

    Supports collaborative research and innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 350,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
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  • La Financière agricole (FADQ) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Financial support for aspiring farmers

    Support for young Quebec farmers
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $65,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3

    Money for collaborative projects in partnership with public research centres
    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, Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationUnknown

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

    Funding for collaborative aerospace innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Arthabaska logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsUnknown

    MRC Arthabaska - Honorary loan

    Short-term financing for young entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de D'Autray logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    MRC de D’Autray — Support program for emerging business projects

    Non-repayable aid for emerging business projects in D’Autray
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Montcalm logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund

    Funding for first-business startups and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyBusiness BuyoutConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Kamouraska logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    MRC Kamouraska — Project Emergence Program (PEP)

    Non-repayable financial aid up to $5,000 for eligible projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Saint-Pascal, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de L'Islet logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    MRC L'Islet — Fund to help architectural design companies conquer new markets

    Funding to help architectural design firms reach new markets
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de L'Islet logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsUnknown

    MRC L'Islet — Local investment fund (FLI / FLS)

    Financing for business development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutConstruction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de L'Islet logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOther SupportUnknown

    MRC L'Islet — Support for self-employed workers (SSEW)

    Support for self-employed business start-up
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Les Basques (CLD) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    MRC Les Basques — Business Assistance Fund / FDE

    Business support for startups and growth
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutCommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Les Moulins logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    MRC Les Moulins — Futurpreneur Canada

    Funding support for young entrepreneurs in Les Moulins
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 6,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Société de la Vallée de l’Aluminium (SVA) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Rio Tinto Aluminium Valley Fund

    Support for aluminum project development in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Saint-Joseph-du-Lac logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Saint-Joseph-du-Lac — Green Responsibility Fund

    Supports local environmentally responsible and collective impact initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec Consortium for Drug Discovery (CQDM) logo
    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationUnknown

    CQDM — PARTENAR-IA — Academic

    Support for collaborative biopharmaceutical AI projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Entreprendre Sherbrooke logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Propulsion Fund Sherbrooke

    Non-repayable funding for Sherbrooke businesses
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $20,000 · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (PAEN)

    Supports entrepreneurship development and innovative business growth in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • MicroEntreprendre logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsUnknown

    MicroEntreprendre

    Microcredit support for Quebec entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Thérèse de Blainville logo
    Grant and FundingUnknown

    MRC Thérèse de Blainville — Business start-up fund

    Supports new entrepreneurs to start or acquire a business
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Québec International logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceUnknown

    Quebec International — Set up or expand a business

    Business setup and expansion support in Québec City
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Laval Economique logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationOther SupportUnknown

    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
    InnovationTechnologyCommercializationDigital TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Laval, Quebec, Canada