Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in QC ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in Quebec - Businesses at any stage of development (startup to established) - For-profit corporations and sole proprietors - Businesses engaged in product, technology, or process innovation - Companies seeking to understand and access government funding programs - Businesses located in Quebec or planning to establish operations there ### 💰 Funding Details - Service Cost: Completely free advisory services - Grant Structure: Non-repayable advisory assistance (not a direct grant) - Financial Support: No direct funding provided; advisors connect businesses with other eligible government funding programs - Matching Requirements: None - Duration: Ongoing one-on-one consultation sessions available ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses This is an advisory service, not direct funding. Advisors help identify support for: - Research and Development (R&D) activities - Product development and commercialization - Technology adoption and digital transformation - Process innovation and optimization - Intellectual property protection - Export market development - Business growth and scaling initiatives - Access to other Innovation Canada programs and provincial/federal grants ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Primary Requirement: Business must be actively developing a new product, technology, or process - Location: Must be based in Quebec or have Quebec operations - Engagement: Requires participation in one-on-one advisory sessions - Confidentiality: Business information shared with advisors is kept confidential - Application: Contact Innovation Canada to request an Innovation Advisor assignment - No Guarantee: Advisory service does not guarantee funding approval from other programs - Follow-up: Businesses are responsible for applying to recommended programs independently