Médicament Québec – September 2026
Médicament Québec is launching a call for applications for its Academic Platform Sustainability and Valorization Program, an initiative designed to provide Quebec scientific platforms with the tools they need to structure their development, increase their use, and foster their long-term sustainability.
The program is intended for platforms that support research and innovation in the drug and vaccine sector and are seeking to increase their impact across academia and industry.
Six platforms will be selected to take part in a 16-month support program combining training, workshops, mentorship, and group sessions. Participants will progressively develop a business plan tailored to the realities and ambitions of their platform.
This call aims to:
– Support the valorization and long-term sustainability of academic platforms;
– Support academic platforms in developing a robust business plan tailored to their specific context:
– Define a value proposition and positioning that address client/user needs;
– Develop a business model that diversifies funding sources and reduces reliance on competitive funding programs.
– Maximize the use, accessibility, and scientific, technological, and economic impact of existing academic infrastructure for Québec’s drug and vaccine ecosystem;
– Foster collaboration among platforms, institutions, companies, and other strategic partners to increase their structuring impact;
– Strengthen the contribution of academic platforms to research, development, and drug and vaccine supply chains in Québec.
Who is the program for?
For the purposes of this program, a platform is defined as:
Academic infrastructure that brings together specialized equipment, expertise, and services accessible to users or clients.
The program is intended for:
– Existing academic platforms offering services relevant to drug and vaccine discovery and development and seeking to develop or expand their offering to external clients, particularly industry;
– Researchers already providing specialized services related to drug and vaccine development who are seeking to structure or expand their activities to evolve toward a platform model.
Application Process
Application deadline: October 30, 2026
Documentation
Program Guide
(Available in French only)
Application Form
Budget and Funding Structure Template
Gantt Chart Summarizing the Program
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Information Webinar
An information webinar was held on October 1, 2026, at 12:00 to present the program, eligibility criteria, support program, and application process.
Slides presented during the webinar
For any questions or additional information, please contact the Médicament Québec team at medicament-quebec@umontreal.ca.
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Discover previously supported platforms
A first cohort of academic platforms participated in the program and received tailored support to help structure and advance their projects.
Click the links below to watch excerpts from the final pitches of two participating platforms and hear feedback from participants and mentors about their experience with the program (in French).
Final presentation by Grégoire Leclair, Magistrale Standardisée Québec
Final presentation by Jean-François Lemay, Protei+
Testimonials from participants and mentors