Business grants and funding in Quebec
Programs specific to Quebec, then federal programs open to Canadian businesses.
Quebec programs
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (Quebec)
Quebec small and medium businesses can get repayable support to develop, sell or adopt AI.
ESSOR Volet 1: support for carrying out investment projects
Quebec businesses can get non-repayable help with feasibility studies, digital diagnostics and digital plan rollout.
ESSOR Volet 2: investment projects for productivity and expansion
Quebec businesses investing in capacity, modernization or technological transition can get a loan or guarantee, and in some cases a contribution.
ESSOR Volet 4: support for internationalization
Quebec businesses setting up structured projects abroad, such as sales offices or distribution networks, can get a loan or guarantee.
Tax credit for R&D, innovation and pre-commercialization (CRIC)
Qualified corporations can claim a refundable credit on R&D and pre-commercialization work carried out in Quebec.
Federal programs
Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentives
Businesses doing eligible research and development in Canada can earn an investment tax credit, claimed with their income tax return.
NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) financial support
Technology-driven small and medium businesses can get project funding and advisor support to research, develop and commercialize products and services.
Canada Small Business Financing Program
Small businesses and start-ups can borrow through their own financial institution under a federally registered loan program.
BDC Small Business Loan
Established, profitable Canadian businesses can apply online for a term loan from the federal development bank.
Futurpreneur Startup Program
Young founders who are citizens or permanent residents can get startup loan financing to launch a new business.
Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund
Women entrepreneurs can borrow from delivery organizations to start or grow a business.
Innovative Solutions Canada
Small businesses can compete on government-set challenges to build prototypes, or have the government buy an innovation to test it in real settings.
Student Work Placement Program
Employers can get a wage subsidy for offering work placements to post-secondary students.