Grant programs and funding for your artificial intelligence projects
Are you planning an artificial intelligence, automation or digital transformation project for your company? Several subsidy and financial assistance programs are available in Quebec to support technological innovation.
On this page, you'll find a selection of the main funding programs available in 2025 for AI, smart automation, digital modernization or business process optimization projects. Whether you're in the exploration, prototyping or deployment phase, these grants can help reduce financial risks and accelerate the implementation of your technology initiatives.
Main subsidy programs
Grant: ESSOR Program Component 1: Support for the realization of investment projects
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Accelerate the realization of an investment project for your company by enabling the use of studies prior to your investment project, i.e. feasibility studies and digital diagnostics.
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Grant: STIQ - Podium Manufacturier
Podium Manufacturier aims to enhance the performance and efficiency of manufacturing SMEs operating in Quebec's industrial sector, and to strengthen their links within local supply chains.
It helps to better position SMEs in their local and international markets, and to promote the repatriation and growth of manufacturing purchases in Quebec.
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Grant: SCALE AI - Training component
In order to consolidate Canada's position in the AI industry and train a large number of professionals for what's to come, ScaleAI provides financial support to help hone skills in artificial and digital intelligence.
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Grant: SCALE AI - Project Component
Scale AI helps companies improve their AI-based product and service offerings, and assists them with AI go-to-market strategies to grow revenues.
Their mission is to facilitate the adoption of AI across industries, in order to boost productivity and increase competitiveness.
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Grant: ADRIQ - Offensive Tr@ns Num
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Accompany Quebec companies in the planning and implementation of their digital transformation, offering personalized support to optimize their processes, integrate innovative technologies and strengthen their competitiveness.
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Grant: Ville de Québec - Productivity and automation
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Support companies in improving productivity and overcoming labor shortages through the use of cutting-edge technologies such as automation and robotization.
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Grant: Wood Innovation Program (PIB)
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Financial assistance for studies and innovative projects involving the processing of forest products or the use of low-grade wood.
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Tax credits
Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit
Objective:
Encourage Canadian companies to invest in scientific research and experimental development by offering tax incentives. The program allows eligible companies to benefit from tax deductions and investment tax credits, refundable or not, for expenses incurred in projects aimed at advancing scientific or technological knowledge.
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Tax credit: Investment and innovation (C3i)
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Encourage companies to modernize their equipment and integrate innovative technologies by offering a refundable tax credit for the acquisition of specified assets. This program is designed to stimulate investment by enabling eligible companies to reduce their tax burden when investing in assets that foster innovation and improve productivity.
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Tax credit: Research, innovation and commercialization (CRIC)
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To provide financial support to Québec companies for their research and development (R&D) projects and pre-commercialization activities, in order to foster innovation and market competitiveness. CRIC offers a refundable tax credit to companies carrying out eligible activities in Québec, such as scientific research, experimental development, testing, technological validation and product design.
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