Support for Mobilising Projects (Stream 2) in Quebec: Application Guide

Large innovation projects are often hard to finance, especially when they involve several partners, long timelines, and high research and development (R&D) costs. Quebec’s Support for Mobilising Projects – Stream 2 gives groups of businesses a way to work together on big projects with important government support. If your project aims to develop or improve a product or process and make a difference across an entire sector, this program may be a good fit.

What Is the Support for Mobilising Projects – Stream 2?

Support for Mobilising Projects – Stream 2 is a Quebec government program managed by Investissement Québec. It supports large, collaborative innovation projects where multiple companies join forces to carry out advanced R&D or innovation activities.

Key features of the program:

Funding type: Repayable financial assistance
Maximum support: Up to 50% of eligible project costs
Stacking limit: Up to 70% when combined with other government funding
Minimum project size: $4 million in eligible expenses
Project duration: At least one year

Some summaries call Stream 2 funding “non-refundable.” However, the funding is repayable. You must plan to pay it back as part of your long-term financing.

Eligibility

This program is for groups of partners, not individual applicants. Your project must be collaborative and focused on innovation.

You may be eligible if:

You are part of a group with at least two collaborating companies or organizations
All partners are actively involved in the project—not just providing money
The project focuses on R&D, product development, or process improvement
The level of innovation is higher than what is currently available
The project helps the growth of an economic sector in Quebec

There is no single “priority industry.” Investissement Québec looks for projects that create extra benefits for the sector. These can include new business relationships between suppliers and buyers, sharing knowledge so others can learn, or helping the entire sector become more competitive.

Funding Amount

Under Support for Mobilising Projects (Stream 2):

The program covers up to 50% of eligible costs
Total government support (from all programs) cannot exceed 70% of project costs
Funding is repayable, with terms set in your agreement

Eligible expenses often include:

R&D labour costs
Professional and technical services
Prototype development and testing
Process improvement activities
Some equipment directly used for R&D

Expenses must be clearly tied to innovation work. Regular business costs or simple upgrades usually do not qualify.

If you want to check if your project, partners, and costs fit these rules, GrantHub’s eligibility matcher is a helpful tool before you start a full application.

Application Process

The application process is more detailed than for smaller grants. Be prepared for careful review and ongoing discussions with Investissement Québec.

Typical steps:

Early discussion with Investissement Québec
You should talk to them about your project before you apply.
Prepare a joint project plan
This plan should include your technical goals, what each partner will do, your timelines, and your budget.
Submit financial and innovation documents
You will need to provide forecasts, details about your funding, and proof that your partners are truly working together.
Evaluation and negotiation
Investissement Québec will look at your project’s impact, risk, and your ability to repay the funding.

Because projects must have at least $4 million in eligible expenses, strong financial planning and clear partner agreements are very important.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Not showing real teamwork

If partners are not clearly involved or are just providing money, your application will be weaker.

Treating repayable funding like a grant

You must plan to repay the money. Make sure your cash flow can support this.

Applying before your project is ready

Investissement Québec expects well-developed, clearly planned projects.

Going over the 70% public funding limit

If your total government support is above 70%, your project could be disqualified.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is Support for Mobilising Projects – Stream 2 a grant or a loan?
It is repayable financial assistance. Even though some say it is non-refundable, you will have to repay it. The repayment terms are set in your agreement.

Q: What is the minimum project size?
Your project must have at least $4 million in eligible expenses and last at least one year.

Q: Can small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) apply?
Yes, SMEs can be part of a project group. However, the program is for large, collaborative projects that often involve several mid-sized or large companies.

Q: Can I combine this program with other Quebec or federal funding?
Yes. You can combine this with other programs, but total government support cannot be more than 70% of your project costs.

Q: What kinds of innovation does the program support?
Projects must create or improve products or processes and show innovation that is above what is currently available.

Next Steps

If you are planning a large, collaborative innovation project in Quebec, Support for Mobilising Projects (Stream 2) can be an important part of your funding plan. To see if your project qualifies and compare other Quebec and federal programs, start your eligibility check at GrantHub today. GrantHub tracks active Quebec and federal programs and helps you find options that fit your project’s size, sector, and funding needs.

Support for Mobilising Projects (Stream 2) in Quebec: Application Guide