Innovation Program: Support for Innovation Projects Stream 1 Innovation Program
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Grant
Description:
The objective of the program is to support companies, primarily SMEs, in carrying out their innovation projects, whether the projects are carried out in Quebec or with partners located abroad. Funding is delivered in tiers, depending on the project’s nature and/or structure.
Comments on Funding:
Funding takes the form of non-repayable contributions.
March 31, 2027.
Eligibility:
The applicant must be:
1. a for-profit company or group of companies from all sectors of activity;
2. a social economy enterprise (cooperatives and NPOs) within the meaning of the Social Economy Act (CQLR, chapter E 1.1.1).
For business combinations, applications for financial assistance can be submitted by an NPO responsible for managing and monitoring the project. The NPO can set up the project, file the application and manage it.
Application Steps:
No specific application steps has been identified.
Documentation Needed:
No specific documentation has been identified.
Other Things to Note:
Investissement Québec administers this program as an agent of the Government of Quebec. The processing of applications for financial assistance (eligibility, analysis and decision) is the responsibility of the Ministry of Economy and Innovation.
Component 2 of the Innovation program is only accessible when a specific call for projects is in progress. Companies cannot submit applications for financial assistance on an ongoing basis.
About the author
Maurice
