Programme Innovation (volets Soutien aux projets d'innovation et Appui à la commercialisation)
Programme Innovation
Status not published
Continuous intake while the programme envelope lasts; the MEIE republishes the normes each fiscal year.
Non-repayable contributions generally covering up to 40% of eligible costs, commonly up to about CAD 350,000 per project for innovation projects and lower ceilings for commercialisation support. Rates are higher for some regions and for young firms.
You must co-fund 60%. Work out the cash you need
Ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie du Québec / Investissement Québec
public · regional
Deadline: Open all year — Continuous intake while the programme envelope lasts; the MEIE republishes the normes each fiscal year.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Major bid — written case, budget, possibly partners.
You fund 60% yourself.
Who can apply
- Stage: seed, Series A and growth
- R&D activity required
- Locally registered entity required
For-profit companies established in Quebec; project must involve innovation from development through to commercialisation.
How to apply
- Contact the regional MEIE office or Investissement Québec.
- Submit the application with a technical and financial project description.
- Analysis and offer letter.
- Claims submitted against milestones.
What you will need
- Project description with TRL
- Detailed budget
- Financial statements
- Quebec business registration (NEQ)
Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work
Source. https://www.economie.gouv.qc.ca/bibliotheques/programmes/aide-financiere/programme-innovation · not human-checked
Verified on 14 August 2026
Source: www.economie.gouv.qc.ca
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