Quebec business funding directory

85 provincial, regional and local funding programs open to Quebec businesses, plus 301 available Canada-wide. 77 of the 85 are open today. Updated October 30, 2026.

Updated Oct 30, 2026

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386programs are listed for a business in Quebec: 85 from Quebec and 301 Canada-wide. 25 of Quebec’s 85 are for one city only. Pick yours and the list keeps what applies to you.

  1. 25For one city: pick yours
  2. 56Anywhere in Quebec
  3. 4Shared with other provinces or territories
  4. 301Canada-wide

386programs listed for Quebec

85 Quebec programs

  1. Open now in Quebec

    53Across Quebec or its region
  2. PartÉS: Programme d'appui aux ressources techniques en économie socialeSubsidizes up to 50% of technical consulting costs for Quebec social economy enterprises; covers business planning, market research, and strategic planning.Who can apply: Non-profits and co-operativesGrantQuebecRéseau d'investissement social du Québec (RISQ) / Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation (MEIE)Up to $15KYear-round
  3. ESSOR Volet 3: Green Technology and Environmental Footprint ReductionQuebec loan and loan guarantee for businesses investing in clean tech, renewable energy, or circular-economy projects to reduce environmental footprint.Who can apply: For-profit businesses. Growing and established businessesForgivable loanQuebecInvestissement Québec (mandatary of Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation du Québec)Closes Mar 31, 2027
  4. ESSOR Component 1C: Digital Transformation Implementation GrantUp to $50,000 non-repayable grant covering up to 50% of eligible digital transformation costs for Quebec SMEs.Who can apply: For-profit businesses and non-profits. Growing and established businessesGrantQuebecInvestissement QuébecUp to $50KCloses Mar 31, 2027
  5. Quebec Tax Credit for Investment and Innovation (C3i)Refundable Quebec tax credit of 15% to 25% on new manufacturing equipment, computer hardware and management software acquired before January 1, 2030.Who can apply: For-profit businesses and co-operativesTax creditQuebecRevenu Québec15% to 25% rateYear-round
  6. ESSOR Program: Component 1A: Feasibility Study GrantNon-repayable grant covering 50% of feasibility study costs for early-stage Quebec businesses with no revenue minimum.Who can apply: For-profit businesses and non-profitsGrantQuebecInvestissement QuébecUp to $50KCloses Mar 31, 2027
  7. Quebec Fonds locaux d'investissement (FLI): MRC Business LoansQuebec's 104 MRCs provide flexible loans up to $150,000 for startup, expansion, or succession projects, requiring a 15% equity contribution.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, co-operatives and individualsLoanQuebecQuebec MRCs (municipal regional counties) / Ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie (MEIE)Year-round
  8. Investissement Québec - ESSOR ProgramNon-repayable grants of $20,000–$50,000 covering 50% of eligible costs for feasibility studies and digital diagnostics (Volet 1), plus loan and loan-guarantee volets for productivity, environmental footprint, global supply chains and softwood lumber sawmills.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits and co-operatives. Growing businessesSupport programQuebecInvestissement QuébecUp to $50K (Volet 1)Year-round
  9. Québec: Entente de partenariat régional et de transformation numérique en tourisme (EPRTNT 2025-2027)Non-repayable grants for structuring Quebec tourism projects across six categories, with the amount and deadline set by your regional tourism association.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, co-operatives, Indigenous organizations, public bodies and industry associationsGrantQuebecGouvernement du Québec, Ministère du Tourisme (delivered by regional tourism associations)Open now
  10. IQ Fonds Impulsion (formerly Impulsion PME)$250K–$2M co-investment for Quebec pre-seed and seed companies via SAFE/KISS notes; any sector, but you need a lead investor already identified and a referral from an IQ partner.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesSupport programQuebecInvestissement Québec$250K–$2MYear-round
  11. CED Quebec: Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)Up to $500K typical (rarely $2M) repayable contributions for Quebec SMEs on community development, tourism, or regional diversification. Avg $279K.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, co-operatives, Indigenous organizations, public bodies and industry associationsLoanQuebecCanada Economic Development for Quebec Regions$50K–$500K typicalYear-round
  12. SODEC: Aide aux entreprises culturellesGrants from $5,000 to $500,000 for Quebec cultural industries including film, music, publishing, and digital media; French-language applications required.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits and co-operatives. Growing and established businessesGrantQuebecSociété de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)$25K–$500KOpen now
  13. Quebec Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs (PAUPME): U.S. TariffsMRC loan of up to $150,000 at 0% for 12 months for Quebec SMEs with $200K to $2M revenue hurt by U.S. tariffs.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits and co-operatives. Growing and established businessesLoanQuebecGouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie (delivered by MRCs and local economic development organizations)Loan up to $150K, 0%Year-round
  14. CQDM SynergiQC ProgramUp to $1.5M over three years for Quebec public research institutions running industrial-scope life-sciences R&D with a Quebec business partner.Who can apply: Colleges and universities. Growing businessesGrantQuebecCQDM / Ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie du QuébecUp to $1.5M over 3 yrsCloses Nov 45 days
  15. Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) FundingUp to $5M interest-free repayable contribution for Quebec SMEs (50% cost coverage) or up to 90% non-repayable for NPOs; excludes retail/food/transport.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesLoanQuebecCanada Economic Development for Quebec RegionsUp to $5M (varies)Year-round
  16. Quebec Defence Supply-Chain SME Integration (Podium Défense / Aéro Mtl / Propulsion QC)Quebec SMEs in aerospace, manufacturing, and transport get $25K–$150K advisory and market access via STIQ, Aéro Montréal, and Propulsion Québec.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesSupport programQuebecCanada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) / STIQ / Aéro Montréal / Propulsion QuébecYear-round
  17. Québec: Programme de formation de la main-d'œuvre (MFOR-E, volet Entreprises)Québec covers 50-75% of eligible training costs for employers, 100% for literacy, generally to $100,000 per agreement.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, co-operatives, individuals and Indigenous organizationsGrantQuebecMinistère de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale (MESS) / Services QuébecUp to $100K per agreementYear-round
  18. CED Quebec Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII)CED funds Quebec SMEs building or adopting AI with interest-free repayable support of up to 50% of costs, and non-profits at up to 90%, until March 31, 2031.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits and Indigenous organizationsLoanQuebecCanada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)Up to 50% of costs (SMEs)Year-round
  19. CED Quebec: REGI Business Scale-up and ProductivityInterest-free repayable contributions of generally up to 50% of authorized costs for Quebec SMEs investing in equipment, digital adoption or productivity; no published dollar range; NPOs get non-repayable assistance up to 90%.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, co-operatives, Indigenous organizations and industry associations. Growing and established businessesLoanQuebecCanada Economic Development for Quebec RegionsUp to 50% of costs (SMEs)Year-round
  20. Quebec Programme Innovation: Volet Primo-Adoptants (First Adopter Call)Quebec grants up to $75,000 for early-stage startups to pilot their technology inside an established adopter's operations; three intakes annually.Who can apply: Startups and early-stageGrantQuebecMinistère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie (MEIE) / Investissement QuébecCloses Nov 45 days
  21. District 3 Innovation Hub: Startup Programs (Explore / Build / Grow / Scale)Free, equity-free coaching for Quebec startups across four stages, from systems mapping and validation through growth to MIT-licensed mentoring.Who can apply: Startups and early-stageSupport programQuebecDistrict 3 Innovation Hub (Concordia University)Free coaching, no equityYear-round
  22. SODEC: Film Production Aid (Quebec production companies)SODEC grants Quebec film and TV companies up to 65% of production costs (max $4M per film), with 80% of funds reserved for French-language works.GrantQuebecSociété de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)Open now
  23. Réseau des SADC et CAE: Small-Business FinancingLocal SADC and CAE offices across Québec lend $5,000 to $300,000 at Bank of Canada prime plus 2% to entrepreneurs starting, acquiring, growing, or transferring a business, with final terms set by the office nearest you.LoanQuebecRéseau des SADC et CAE (Community Futures)Up to $300KYear-round
  24. Initiative grand VInvestissement Québec finances innovation and sustainable productivity projects for Québec businesses of any size, through term loans, direct venture capital or equity, with capital repayments deferrable up to 48 months and no file analysis fee. Financing can be paired with up to 100 hours of help from IQ innovation experts.Who can apply: Growing businessesLoanQuebecInvestissement QuébecYear-round
  25. ÉcoPerformance: Implantation simplifiée (Simplified Implementation Track)Québec's ÉcoPerformance program offers simplified implementation for businesses, covering up to 75% of eligible costs with up to $250K in savings.Who can apply: For-profit businesses and non-profits. Growing and established businessesGrantQuebecMinistère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (MELCCFP)Up to $100KYear-round
  26. Quebec AI Adoption Tax Credit (CDAEIA)30% refundable tax credit on eligible AI-related salaries for Quebec information technology companies that develop or integrate AI solutions, starting at 22% in 2026 and declining to 20% by 2028.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesTax creditQuebecRevenu Québec30% rateOpen now
  27. Quebec Tax Credit for Production of Multimedia Titles (CDTIM)37.5% refundable tax credit on eligible Quebec payroll for video game, interactive software, and digital media production; up to $11M per project.Tax creditQuebecInvestissement Québec / Revenu QuébecUp to 37.5% rateYear-round
  28. Hydro-Québec Solutions EfficacesUp to $5M in grants for commercial, industrial, and agricultural electrification, covering 90% of eligible costs for energy efficiency and process heat.GrantQuebecHydro-QuébecUp to $5M/projectYear-round
  29. Investissement Québec ESSOR: Volet 2 : Chantier Productivité$500K-$5M repayable contribution or loan guarantee for Quebec manufacturing and industrial tech upgrades, with a $10M budgetary-impact ceiling for major automation or Industry 4.0 projects.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits and co-operatives. Growing and established businessesLoanQuebecInvestissement Québec (MEIE program, Cadre normatif ESSOR 2025-2027, Décret 324-2025)Up to $10M/projectCloses Mar 31, 2027
  30. Investissement Québec: Project FinancingProvincial financing for Quebec businesses. ESSOR grants up to $50K, plus project loans and guarantees up to $10M for SMBs.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesLoanQuebecInvestissement QuébecUp to $100MYear-round
  31. REGI: Regional Innovation Ecosystems (CED Quebec)Non-repayable CED funding covering up to 90% of costs for Quebec not-for-profit incubators, accelerators, and ecosystem organizations; the highest cost-share rate in the REGI family.Who can apply: Non-profits, Indigenous organizations, public bodies and industry associations. Startups and growing businessesGrantQuebecCanada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)Up to 90% of costsYear-round
  32. Quebec R&D Tax Credit (CRIC: Research, Innovation and Commercialization)20–30% refundable tax credit on Quebec R&D wages, with combined federal and provincial credits up to $1M+ for mid-size tech firms.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesTax creditQuebecGovernment of Quebec20-30% rateYear-round
  33. Investissement Québec: Panorama (Export Diversification Financing)Who can apply: Growing and established businessesLoanQuebecInvestissement QuébecYear-round
  34. Productivité-CompétencesGrantQuebecCommission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT) / Ministère de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale (MESS)Year-round
  35. Trans Num (Offensive Tr@ns Num): ADRIQ (Québec)ADRIQ pays half the professional fees when a Quebec manufacturer or value added services firm brings in an accredited innovation advisor to modernize its processes, up to $25,000 and 125 hours. Registration is a short form and ADRIQ says it replies within a few days.Who can apply: Growing businessesGrantQuebecADRIQ, Association pour le développement de la recherche et de l'innovation du Québec, with Government of Quebec supportUp to $25KOpen now
  36. Subvention salariale (Québec Wage Subsidy)A Québec wage subsidy paying up to 50% of gross wages for up to 30 weeks when you hire someone who faces barriers to lasting employment.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, co-operatives, individuals, Indigenous organizations, colleges and universities, public bodies and industry associationsGrantQuebecMinistère de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale (Services Québec)Up to 50% of wagesYear-round
  37. Fonds C: Desjardins Business Growth FundDesjardins puts up to $20,000 toward a growth project that fits one of nine categories, spanning innovation, succession, markets and suppliers, hiring and retention, sustainability, digital transformation, business-model change, cybersecurity and governance. You present the project through your Desjardins account manager, not through a form.Who can apply: Growing businessesGrantQuebecDesjardins GroupUp to $20KOpen now
  38. Québec: Programme d'accessibilité des établissements touristiques (PAET) 2024-2027Kéroul grants of up to $100K for accessibility renovations, $50K for adapted equipment, or $300K for a collective project at Quebec tourism sites.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, co-operatives and Indigenous organizationsGrantQuebecGouvernement du Québec, Ministère du Tourisme (administered by Kéroul)Closes Mar 31, 2027
  39. Technoclimat: Quebec Cleantech Demonstration ProgramQuebec grants up to 50% of eligible costs (max $3M) for TRL 4–7 cleantech demos in energy efficiency, renewables, bioenergy, and GHG reduction.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrantQuebecMinistère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (MELCCFP), Government of QuebecUp to 50% of eligible costsYear-round
  40. La Financière agricole du Québec (FADQ) Farm Loan Guarantees and FinancingFADQ guarantees Québec farm loans of up to $15M from your own bank, cutting 0.30 to 0.60 off the rate, with lighter terms for start-ups.LoanQuebecLa Financière agricole du Québec (FADQ)Guarantees up to $15MYear-round
  41. Programme DÉPART: Développement économique pour l'aide à la redynamisation des territoiresA non-repayable Quebec contribution of $15,000 to $125,000 covering up to 60% of eligible costs, for SMEs and social-economy enterprises located in designated low-vitality MRCs. It funds feasibility studies, equipment, buildings, technology transitions, tourism attractions and new product development.Who can apply: Growing businessesGrantQuebecInvestissement Québec (MEIE)Up to $125K per projectYear-round
  42. Quebec Tax Credit for Film Production Services (QC-PSTC)Quebec's refundable 25% tax credit on film/TV production services spend, plus a 16% improvement on animation and VFX labour (capped at 65% of the contract cost when that work is outsourced); no per-project cap on the basic credit.Who can apply: For-profit businesses. Growing and established businessesTax creditQuebecSODEC (Société de développement des entreprises culturelles) / Revenu QuébecYear-round
  43. Evol: Conventional Loan for Inclusive Entrepreneurs$20K–$450K Quebec business loans for underrepresented entrepreneurs (women, immigrants, racialized, Indigenous, LGBTQ2S+) with mentoring included.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesLoanQuebecEvol (formerly Femmessor)$20,000–$450,000Year-round
  44. PSCE Volet 3: High-Growth Export SupportQuébec exporters with $10M+ revenue, selected by Investissement Québec International, receive $25,000 to $60,000 a year toward a structured international market project.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits and co-operatives. Growing and established businessesGrantQuebecInvestissement Québec (administered for the Ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie)$25,000–$60,000Year-round
  45. CED Quebec: Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)Up to $3M non-repayable for Quebec businesses hit by tariffs: up to $2M liquidity support plus up to $1M for pivot projects, up to 50% of costs, all sectors.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesGrantQuebecCanada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)Up to $3M (non-repayable)Year-round
  46. CED RDII: Regional Defence Investment Initiative (Quebec)Funds Quebec SMEs and non-profits to enter defence supply chains with $200K–$2M for production, certification, or export projects.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, Indigenous organizations, public bodies and industry associations. Growing and established businessesLoanQuebecCanada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)Up to 75% of costsOpen until Mar 31, 2028
  47. Société de Crédit Commercial Autochtone (SOCCA): Indigenous Business FinancingFinancing for Indigenous businesses in Quebec from a First Nations owned lender of more than 30 years. A term loan needs as little as 10% down, and a non repayable contribution of up to $99,999 can fill the gap on a private project.LoanQuebecSociété de Crédit Commercial Autochtone$20K–$1MOpen now
  48. MAPAQ: Programme Innovation bioalimentaire (Quebec Biofood Innovation Program)MAPAQ grant covering 80% up to $210K for Quebec fishing and aquaculture companies doing applied R&D; Volet 3 accepts projects continuously until March 1, 2028; the Volet 5 call is closed.Who can apply: For-profit businesses and Indigenous organizations. Growing and established businessesGrantQuebecMinistère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation (MAPAQ), Government of QuebecVolet 3: up to $210,000Year-round
  49. Investissement Québec FORCE Tariff Liquidity Loan (formerly Frontière)Investissement Québec loan up to $50M for tariff-hit Québec manufacturers and primary producers: interest-free first year, up to 7 years, $2M sales minimum.Who can apply: Established businessesLoanQuebecInvestissement QuébecLoan up to $50MYear-round
  50. Québec: Programme d'appui au développement des attraits touristiques (PADAT), Volet 1Investissement Québec loans and loan guarantees of $150,000 to $5 million for Quebec tourism attraction projects, up to 50% of eligible costs.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, co-operatives and Indigenous organizations. Growing and established businessesLoanQuebecGouvernement du Québec, Ministère du Tourisme (administered by Investissement Québec)Closes Dec 3162 days
  51. IO Venture Path (Invest Ottawa Accelerator Programs)In-kind benefits including mentorship, workspace, and investor access for tech startups; no cash, no equity, no cost.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesSupport programOntario and QuebecInvest OttawaMentorship + workspaceYear-round
  52. NEXT AI Accelerator (NEXT Canada)No cash investment; in-kind value including office space, curriculum, mentorship, and corporate perks (NVIDIA, AWS, Osler) worth $50K–$200K for AI startups.Who can apply: Startups and early-stageSupport programOntario and QuebecNEXT Canada / Schulich School of BusinessNon-monetaryCloses Dec 940 days
  53. Desjardins Créavenir (Young Entrepreneur Grant and Credit)Desjardins' package for founders aged 18 to 39 with a business under 3 years: a $3K to $5K grant, up to $16K of credit and coaching via a local partner.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesSupport programQuebec and OntarioDesjardins, delivered through local development organizations (CLDs, MRCs, SADCs, Laval Économique and others)$3K to $5K grant + $16K creditYear-round
  54. SheBoot: Women-Led Tech Startup Investment ProgramSix-week bootcamp and Grand Finale pitch event connecting women-led tech startups with 55 angel investors; 78 graduate companies, $55M raised by alumni.Who can apply: Startups and early-stageSupport program7 provincesSheBoot (Ottawa-based non-profit; national reach across 7 provinces)Open now

  55. Open now in one Quebec city or region

    24Local programs, usually for a downtown or a region
  56. ID Gatineau: Fonds Développement durableNon-repayable contribution of up to $25,000 (individual) or $50,000 (collective) for Gatineau businesses adopting eco-responsible practices, clean energy/technology, and sustainable-mobility solutions via ID Gatineau.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesGrantGatineau, QuebecID Gatineau / Ville de GatineauUp to $25K–$50KYear-round
  57. Local Investment Funds (Fonds locaux d’investissement)Term or equity loans up to $250,000 for Laval SMEs, co-ops and non-profits with fewer than 250 employees.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits and co-operativesLoanLaval, QuebecLaval Économique / Ville de LavalUp to $250KYear-round
  58. ID Gatineau: Fonds de soutien aux entreprisesNon-repayable contribution of up to $25,000 (50% of costs) for Gatineau manufacturers and high-value-added businesses pursuing expert use, productivity improvements, or new market development via ID Gatineau.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesGrantGatineau, QuebecID Gatineau / Ville de GatineauUp to $25KYear-round
  59. Bourse de démarrage et repreneuriat: Ville de QuébecUp to $30,000 non-repayable grant for new business creation or acquisition within Québec City, with social economy enterprises covering up to 80% of costs.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits and co-operatives. Startups and early-stageGrantQuébec City, QuebecService du développement économique et des grands projets (DEGP), Ville de QuébecUp to $30KYear-round
  60. PME MTL - Fonds Jeunes EntreprisesNon-repayable grants of up to $25,000, paired with a PME MTL loan, for Montréal businesses under five years old in any sector except retail and restaurants.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrantMontréal, QuebecPME MTLUp to $25KYear-round
  61. Sustainable Transition (Transition durable)Pays half of a Laval company's clean-technology equipment, technical assessment or certification project, to $25,000.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesGrantLaval, QuebecLaval Économique / Ville de LavalUp to $25KYear-round
  62. Succession Fund (Fonds Relève)Loans up to $250,000 to acquire at least 25% of an existing Laval business, repayable over a maximum of seven years.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits and co-operativesLoanLaval, QuebecLaval Économique / Ville de LavalUp to $250KYear-round
  63. PME MTL Fonds Entrepreneuriat Commercial (Retail Fund)Up to $25,000 non-repayable grant for Montreal retail businesses to launch, adapt, or strengthen commercial presence on city streets.GrantMontréal, QuebecPME MTL (City of Montreal economic development network)Up to $25KYear-round
  64. Capitale-Innovation: Ville de QuébecUp to $500,000 from the City of Québec to take a product you own to market; 50% of costs to $250,000, then 40% to $500,000.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits and co-operatives. Startups and growing businessesGrantQuébec City, QuebecService du développement économique et des grands projets, Ville de QuébecUp to $500K (40-50%)Year-round
  65. Tech Shift: Retail (Virage techno, commerce)Covers 50% of a Laval retailer's equipment or AI project, to a maximum of $15,000; one category per project.Who can apply: For-profit businesses. Growing and established businessesGrantLaval, QuebecLaval Économique / Ville de LavalUp to $15KYear-round
  66. Ville de Québec: Capitale-Productivité GrantUp to $150K for Quebec City SMEs to cover 40% of productivity, automation, or eco-responsible capital costs in eligible sectors.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesGrantQuébec City, QuebecService du développement économique et des grands projets, Ville de QuébecUp to $150KYear-round
  67. Laval Économique Virage Techno: ManufacturierUp to $50,000 non-repayable grant for Laval manufacturing businesses adopting digital tech, automation, or robotization; $25K–$50K typical.Who can apply: For-profit businesses. Growing and established businessesGrantLaval, QuebecLaval Économique / Ville de LavalUp to $50KYear-round
  68. PME MTL: Innovation Investment Fund (Fonds Commercialisation des innovations)Loan; sometimes a subsidy; of up to $150,000 covering 80% of costs to test, launch and export an innovation, for incorporated Montréal businesses.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesLoanMontréal, QuebecPME MTLUp to $150K loan (80%)Year-round
  69. Collective Entrepreneurship Fund (Fonds d’entrepreneuriat collectif)Non-repayable funding up to $50,000 for Laval co-ops and non-profits creating a social-economy enterprise or launching a new collective project.Who can apply: Non-profits and co-operativesGrantLaval, QuebecLaval Économique / Ville de LavalUp to $50KYear-round
  70. PME MTL: Fonds innovation, productivité et développement durablePME MTL grants Montréal businesses up to $50,000, covering up to 80% of an innovation, productivity, or sustainable-development project, with a 20% equity contribution from the business.GrantMontréal, QuebecPME MTL (Ville de Montréal)Up to $50KYear-round
  71. Laval Économique: Fonds créateur d'entreprise (Business Launch Fund)Non-repayable grant of $5,000–$25,000 for new or acquired businesses in Laval, Québec, during first two years of operation.Who can apply: For-profit businesses. Startups and early-stageGrantLaval, QuebecLaval Économique / Ville de LavalUp to $25KYear-round
  72. ID Gatineau: Fonds de diversification économiqueUp to $100,000 for Gatineau businesses pursuing major implantation, infrastructure, ecosystem-building, or large cultural/tourism/sports events that drive significant economic diversification.GrantGatineau, QuebecID Gatineau / Ville de GatineauUp to $100KYear-round
  73. Subvention pour l’accessibilité universelle aux commerces (PAAC)Montréal pays 90% of the cost of making a commercial building accessible, to a maximum of $40,000, covering doors, power openers, ramps, lifting platforms, accessible counters and washrooms, and the architecture or engineering fees the work requires.GrantMontréal, QuebecVille de MontréalUp to $40KCloses Dec 3162 days
  74. Fonds vitalité : LaSalle investit dans ses commerces pour stimuler l’activité économique localeThe LaSalle borough, through PME MTL Grand Sud-Ouest, pays for three things: innovative businesses locating at the Complexe Seagram ($10,000 to $30,000), commercial terraces for restaurants and bars ($5,000 each), and storefront modernization, digital shift and marketing for local merchants ($5,000 to $10,000, or up to $15,000 for a merchant group).GrantMontréal, QuebecArrondissement de LaSalle / PME MTL Grand Sud-Ouest$5K–$30KOpen now
  75. PME MTL - Fonds de développement de l'économie sociale (FDÉS)$5,000-$50,000 grant for social economy projects in Montréal, covering planning, expansion, and creative approaches in services, food, or retail.Who can apply: Non-profits. Startups and growing businessesGrantMontréal, QuebecPME MTL$5K–$50KYear-round
  76. Capitale-Commerce: Ville de QuébecUp to $35,000 covering 30% of costs for independent retailers opening or expanding in eleven named Quebec City commercial districts or Wendake.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits and co-operativesGrantQuébec City, QuebecService du développement économique et des grands projets, Ville de QuébecUp to $35K (30%)Year-round
  77. PME MTL: Commerce X DesignNon-repayable $10,000 for Montreal storefronts in Centre-Est or Centre-Ville to hire professional designers on a $50,000+ project.Who can apply: For-profit businessesGrantMontréal, QuebecPME MTL Centre-Est and PME MTL Centre-Ville (City of Montreal / Bureau du design)$10,000 non-repayableYear-round
  78. Bons d'accompagnement vers la croissance: Ville de QuébecQuebec City covers 30% of specialized consulting costs to $30,000 a year; or 80% to $15,000 for non-profit social-economy enterprises; in six target sectors.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits and co-operativesGrantQuébec City, QuebecService du développement économique et des grands projets, Ville de QuébecUp to $30K/yr (30%)Year-round
  79. Montréal: Aide financière : commerces des secteurs affectés par des travaux majeursMontreal pays businesses hurt by a major public works project nearby. A flat $5,000 grant to adapt to the disruption, plus loss-based aid of up to $40,000 per fiscal year calculated from the drop in gross profit. You have 24 months after the works end to file.GrantMontréal, QuebecVille de Montréal$5K–$40KYear-round

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  81. Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program (Access to Capital)Non-repayable equity contributions: $10K-$50K for individual Indigenous entrepreneurs (up to $99,999), or up to $250K for community businesses.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideIndigenous Services CanadaUp to $250KYear-round
  82. Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)Up to $1M in R&D funding for SMEs, accessed through an NRC industrial technology advisor relationship; typical first-time award $75K-$200K.Who can apply: For-profit businesses. Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideNational Research Council Canada$75K-$1M typical (up to $10M)Year-round
  83. Futurpreneur Canada Startup ProgramLoans from $5,000 to $75,000 for first-time entrepreneurs aged 18–39, including mandatory mentorship and access to Futurpreneur's national community.Who can apply: Startups and early-stageLoanCanada-wideFuturpreneur CanadaUp to $75KYear-round
  84. Canada Small Business Financing ProgramLoans from $1,000 to $1.15M for small business capital equipment, facilities, working capital, or startup launch; average loan $294K.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesLoanCanada-wideInnovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaUp to $1.15MYear-round
  85. Amber Grant for Women$10,000 monthly grant for women-owned businesses, plus a $50,000 year-end grant (3 selected in December, announced in January); no business plan required.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesAwardCanada-wideWomensNet$10K monthly · $50K year-endOpen now
  86. Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)Up to $3M non-repayable for tariff-hit SMEs: up to $2M liquidity support plus up to $1M for pivot projects, each covering up to 50% of costs.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, co-operatives and Indigenous organizations. Growing and established businessesGrantCanada-wideInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (via 7 Regional Development Agencies)Up to $3MYear-round
  87. Black Opportunity Fund: Black Entrepreneur ProgramWho can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideBlack Opportunity Fund, delivered with the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce (funded by CIBC and the CIBC Foundation)Up to $2,000 per calendar yearYear-round
  88. Black Entrepreneurship ProgramThe federal programme behind the Loan Fund (up to $250,000 for Black-led businesses) and the Ecosystem Fund (capacity funding for Black-led business organizations).Who can apply: For-profit businesses and non-profits. Startups and growing businessesLoanCanada-wideInnovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaUp to $250KYear-round
  89. Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)Wage subsidy covering 50% of a student's wages, up to $5,000 per placement, for STEM and business co-ops hired through an approved SWPP delivery partner.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideEmployment and Social Development CanadaUp to $5KYear-round
  90. ScotiaRISE Community Investment Grants$25K-$1.5M for CRA-registered charities and non-profits working on ScotiaRISE's four pillars; Education, Employment, Community Needs & Cohesion, and Resilient Economy.Who can apply: Non-profits and charitiesGrantCanada-wideScotiabank$25K–$1.5MYear-round
  91. Innovative Solutions CanadaUp to $1M to solve a federal department's posted R&D challenge; Phase 1 prototype, Phase 2 product.Who can apply: For-profit businesses. Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideInnovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaUp to $1MOpen now
  92. Canada Summer JobsWage subsidy for 6 to 16 week summer youth jobs at $2,400–$5,800 per position; covers up to 100% of the minimum wage for non-profits and up to 50% for small businesses and public employers.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits and public bodies. Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideEmployment and Social Development Canada50% to 100% of minimum wageCloses Dec 334 days
  93. Mitacs AccelerateMitacs pays 50% of a graduate intern's R&D project ($15K per 4- or 6-month unit, $20K for postdoctoral fellows) when paired with industry.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideMitacs$15K per unit; $20K postdocYear-round
  94. Canada Council for the Arts - Explore and CreateUp to $75,000 per application (maximum $150,000 per calendar year) for Canadian artists, groups, and arts organizations to create new artistic work.Who can apply: Non-profits, individuals and industry associations. Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideCanada Council for the ArtsUp to $75KYear-round
  95. BDC Growth & Transition CapitalCustomized mezzanine, cash flow, and quasi-equity financing from BDC Capital for growth, acquisitions, or ownership transitions without diluting ownership.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesLoanCanada-wideBDC Capital$250,000 to $35MYear-round
  96. Mitacs Accelerate Entrepreneur ProgramFunds student and postdoc entrepreneurs up to $15,000 per 4-month unit to commercialize their incorporated startup's core technology at an approved incubator.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesGrantCanada-wideMitacs$15,000Year-round
  97. BDC Small Business LoanLoans from $10,000 to $350,000 for established small businesses with 24+ months revenue, no collateral required; personal guarantee only.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesLoanCanada-wideBusiness Development Bank of Canada (BDC)Up to $350KYear-round
  98. Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund (WELF)Loans up to $50,000 for women-led businesses through four ISED delivery organizations, each with its own fees, security and eligibility.Who can apply: Individuals. Startups and growing businessesLoanCanada-wideInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Up to $50KYear-round
  99. Canada Media Fund$15,000-$2,000,000 recoupable equity investment for TV, digital, and interactive media production; non-repayable for development and IDM prototyping.Who can apply: For-profit businessesSupport programCanada-wideCanada Media Fund (CMF)$15K–$2MYear-round
  100. Startup Global Pitch CompetitionRegional pitch competitions across Canada with $1,000 to $30,000 prizes for winners advancing to national finals.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesAwardCanada-wideStartup CanadaUp to $30KOpen now
  101. Futurpreneur Side Hustle ProgramLoans from $5,000 to $20,000 for young entrepreneurs starting a business while keeping a full-time income outside it. Includes mentorship.Who can apply: Startups and early-stageLoanCanada-wideFuturpreneur CanadaUp to $25KYear-round
  102. WEOC National Loan ProgramUp to $50,000 for women-owned businesses Canada-wide; no minimum credit score, startup-eligible, funds within 10 business days via regional Loan Fund Partners.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesLoanCanada-wideWomen's Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC)Up to $50,000Year-round
  103. BDC StrongNorth Fund$1M-$15M equity for early-stage Canadian deep-tech with defence/dual-use applications; AI, robotics, semiconductors, advanced systems.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesSupport programCanada-wideBusiness Development Bank of Canada (BDC Capital)$1M–$15MYear-round
  104. Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (MARP)Federal funding for not-for-profits, Indigenous organizations and small municipalities running community events, worth up to $100,000 per event a year.Who can apply: Non-profits, Indigenous organizations, public bodies and industry associationsGrantCanada-wideCanadian HeritageUp to $100K/eventCloses Nov 1213 days
  105. Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) Programs$5,000-$15 million in cost-shared funding for agricultural R&D, equipment, facilities, and environmental projects across all provinces.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesSupport programCanada-wideAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada$5K–$15MOpen now
  106. See all 208 programs open across Canada

  107. Not open right now in Quebec

    8Between intakes or announced but not yet open
  108. IVADO Scientist in Action: AI Intern Subsidy for StartupsQuebec startups under 20 employees can host a master's AI intern for $3,750 (4 months), with IVADO and Mitacs co-funding the remaining $11,250.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesSupport programQuebecIVADO (Institut de valorisation des données), Montreal, co-funded with Mitacs$30K intern for $11,250Between intakes
  109. Défi OSEntreprendre: Création d'entreprise (Québec Start-up Challenge)Québec's yearly start-up challenge: local, regional and national juries, $8,000 national category prizes and a $10,000 youth prize. Registration Nov 2026 to Mar 10, 2027.Who can apply: Startups and early-stageAwardQuebecOSEntreprendrePrizes up to $10,000Opening soon
  110. Fonds Écoleader: Business Stream (Quebec)Quebec grant covering 75% up to $50K for businesses adopting eco-responsible practices or clean technologies; any sector. The earlier implementation-support envelope is spent; a $5.7M biodiversity envelope opened May 2026 with no posted deadline.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits and co-operativesGrantQuebecFonds d'action québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)Up to $30,000Between intakes
  111. PSCE Volet 2: Diversification et consolidation hors QuébecQuebec's PSCE Volet 2 reimburses 50% up to $60,000 of export costs for SMEs with $1M–$50M revenue targeting markets outside Quebec.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits and co-operatives. Growing and established businessesGrantQuebecInvestissement Québec (administered on behalf of Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation)Between intakes
  112. Programme Innovation Bois: 2026 Reopened Call, Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (Québec)Québec pays a share of innovation projects in the forest products industry and in any industry that uses forest products: up to $2.5 million at 50% for installing new processes or equipment and for pilot plants, up to $1 million at 25% for forest biomass and low-quality wood, up to $2.5 million at 25% for value-added acceleration, and smaller amounts for applied research and market studies. The project must be at least $200,000 and carried out entirely in Québec.GrantQuebecMinistère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (Québec)$75K–$2.5MBetween intakes
  113. Défi-Québec, ville entrepreneurialeQuébec City covers half the cost of an innovative startup, growth or business-succession project, up to $50,000, for companies in six target sectors based in the Québec agglomeration or Wendake. Non-profit social economy enterprises can have 80% of eligible costs covered.Who can apply: Growing businessesGrantQuébec City, QuebecVille de Québec (DEGP)Up to $50KBetween intakes
  114. INNOV-R PME: Quebec GHG-Reduction Innovation Program for SMEs$250,000-$450,000 for Quebec SMEs developing GHG-reducing products, processes, or services through Quebec-based collaborations.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesGrantQuebecInnovÉÉ (Innovation en énergie électrique) with Prompt Innov and MEIEUp to $450K/projectBetween intakes
  115. MEDTEQ+ AVISÉ ProgramNon-repayable contributions up to $700,000 for Quebec medtech and digital-health companies running real-world evaluation studies with RÉIS teams.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits and co-operatives. Growing and established businessesGrantQuebecMEDTEQ+ / Ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie du QuébecUp to $700K non-repayableBetween intakes

  116. Canada-wide, not open right now

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  117. See the 93 Canada-wide programs that are not open right now

What’s in this directory

This directory lists 386 live business funding programs open to businesses in Quebec: 209 grants, 14 tax credits, 71 loans, 4 forgivable loans, 20 awards and 68 support programs. 85 are provincial, regional or local programs; the other 301 are open to applicants Canada-wide. 285 accept applications today, and 194 of those have no deadline at all.

By type of funding

  • Grant209
  • Tax credit14
  • Loan71
  • Forgivable loan4
  • Award20
  • Support program68

By who runs it

  • Federal247
  • Provincial45
  • Municipal25
  • Private and non-profit69

Closing in the next 14 days 8

Updated October 30, 2026. Every program is checked against its funder’s own pages; statuses and dates change, so confirm with the funder before you apply.

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