R&D Capital and the CQIB are joining forces to accelerate innovation in biotechnology in Quebec

R&D Capital and the CQIB are joining forces to accelerate innovation in biotechnology in Quebec

A $3,000,000 fund dedicated to financing tax credits for CQIB members

Montreal, May 12, 2026 - R&D Capital and the CQIB (Quebec Centre for Innovation in Biotechnology) announce the establishment of a strategic partnership aimed at supporting the growth and financing of innovative companies operating in the biotechnology sector in Quebec.

In an economic context where innovation and financial agility are more essential than ever, this collaboration will allow CQIB member companies to benefit from simplified access to financing solutions tailored to their research and development needs.

Through this agreement, R&D Capital is making available to companies within the CQIB network an exclusive $3,000,000 fund dedicated to financing refundable tax credits. This initiative aims to provide companies with concrete leverage to support their R&D activities, optimize their liquidity, and accelerate the development of their projects.

“At R&D Capital, we believe that innovative companies must have rapid access to flexible financial solutions in order to pursue their growth and realize their ambitions. This partnership with the CQIB is directly in line with this desire to support key players in Quebec innovation,” emphasizes Pierre Binette, President and CEO of R&D Capital.

“The CQIB is proud to partner with R&D Capital to enhance its service offering to its members. This agreement will concretely facilitate access to R&D tax credit financing with flexible and tailored terms to accelerate the development of R&D projects while maximizing their positive impact” - Mario Fillion, General Manager of the CQIB.

For more information :

Pierre Binette , R&D Capital pbinette@rdcapital.ca

Mario Filion , CQIB mfilion@cquib.org

About R&D Capital:

R&D Capital is today one of the leading Canadian financial institutions specializing in financing tax credits (SR&ED, CDAE, Multimedia, C3i, Cinema, etc.), as well as various federal and provincial subsidies.

Since 2004, we have been supporting businesses in their growth by offering them tailored and rapid financing solutions. Our goal is to maximize the liquidity they are eligible for in order to concretely support their development. 🌐 www.rdcapital.ca/

About the CQIB:

The Quebec Centre for Innovation in Biotechnology (CQIB) is a one-stop shop for services facilitating the creation, growth and success of the next generation of life sciences and medical technology companies. Inaugurated in 1996 by the City of Laval and the National Institute of Scientific Research (INRS), the CQIB offers an ecosystem to support start-up companies, providing them with rapid, sustainable and commercially oriented development.

🌐 www.cqib.org