Personalized support to maximize your grants
Our government funding experts analyze your needs, identify the most suitable grants, draft your applications, and provide full support until the funds are secured. Thanks to our strategic partnerships with numerous Quebec-based funding organizations, we maximize your chances of success and contribute to the growth of businesses across Canada.
Funding solutions for all your projects
Discover a wide range of grants tailored to your needs. Easily explore those that match your projects, whether it's to support your growth, fund an innovation, or address specific challenges.
Digital transformation & AI
Optimize your operations, Implementing software such as CRM and ERP systems
- Total grants : ~ $850,000
- Grants : Can Export Innovation, Scale AI, Invest-IA, Partner.IA, ESSOR, SIPEM, C3I, LTI3
Wage subsidies
Hiring junior, senior, or intern human resources
- Total grants: ~ $158,000
- Grants: Novascience, Career Ready, MITACS, MITACS Élévation, Accueillez un stagiaire
Commercialization
Develop new markets, business travel, marketing strategies, and market research
- Total grants: ~ $400,000
- Grants : Can Export PME, PSCE, ESSOR, Élever la PI
Sustainable development
Energy savings, BCorp accreditation, pollution reduction, eco-friendly practices
- Total grants : ~ $260,000
- Grants : Fond Écoleader, Écoemballage, Écoperformance, Énergir
Research & development
Innovation in manufactured products, innovation in processes and operations, R&D on business practices
- Total grants : ~ $2,000,000
- Grants : CDAE, RS&DE, C3I, Can Export Innovation, SIPEM PROMPT, Innov R
Construction & Capitalization
Construction or renovation involving the thermal envelope (windows, ventilation, heating, insulation, etc.)
- Total grants: ~ $2,500,000
- Grants: Énergir, Bioénergies, Action Climat, Commerce Montréal
From research to securing grants
The world of grants is vast and complex. helloDarwin supports you at every step of the process. Our government funding experts will guide you to optimize and maximize your funds. Here’s an overview of how we assist you.
Grant monitoring and a personalized action plan for your business
A weekly grant monitoring is carried out, accompanied by an analysis of your current expenses and a personalized roadmap for your business.
Preparation and writing of grant applications
Writing grant applications to meet the key requirements of funding organizations and maximize your approval rate.
Coordination with stakeholders
Thanks to our partnerships with funding organizations, helloDarwin handles relationships with all stakeholders involved in the decision-making process.
Monitoring and funding optimization platform
Personalized platform with access to the status of grant applications, paired with a dedicated account manager for your files.
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Frequently asked questions about our grant support services
Who is helloDarwin?
helloDarwin is a company dedicated to helping businesses make better decisions by facilitating the planning and outsourcing of their projects through various financial levers. They stand out with a human and proactive approach, impartiality, and a deep understanding of the business ecosystem. Their turnkey platform combines data and expertise, offering a wide range of available projects to support businesses in their growth and operational needs.
What business support programs does helloDarwin offer?
Digital transformation
This program aims to accelerate the digital transformation process of companies to boost their productivity and competitiveness in the marketplace. With a total grant budget of $725,000, it offers access to a variety of funds, including Can Export Innovation, the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP), as well as specific support for innovation projects and artificial intelligence (AI) through Scale AI, Invest-IA, and Partner.IA. This program is ideal for companies seeking to integrate new technologies and innovate their processes.
Human resources
This program is designed to help companies develop and optimize their human resources management skills, with total grants available of $92,500. It includes measures such as workforce training, with grants such as Mesure de formation de la main-d'œuvre, Novascience, and Career Ready, in addition to the MITACS and MITACS Élévation programs, which support collaboration between companies and the academic sector for skills development. This program promotes the improvement of talent management practices and the empowerment of teams.
Marketing
This program focuses on optimizing key business activities, such as financial management, production and sales, with total grants of $377,500. Available grants include Incubation Vouchers to support startups, Can Export PME for international expansion, PSCE and ESSOR for growth support, and Raise IP for intellectual property protection and valorization. This program is designed for companies aiming to improve their operational efficiency and increase their market presence.
How does helloDarwin's business support program work?
Initial assessment of your context
In-depth study of your company and its context to identify the subsidies best suited to your projects, drawing on our vast repertoire of over 3000 financing solutions available in Canada.
Tailor-made strategy
Development of a customized tactic and action plan, aligned with your organization's specific objectives.
Active monitoring and alerts on new funding opportunities
Proactive identification of new funding and support opportunities tailored to your business.
Full preparation and submission of your grant applications
Complete support for the preparation and submission of your grant applications, offering an all-in-one solution.
How can you effectively assess the financing needs of a start-up SME?
To effectively assess the financing needs of a start-up SME, proceed as follows:
- Study the business model to identify revenue sources, fixed and variable costs, and initial investments.
- Create a start-up budget that covers all the initial costs required to launch the business.
- Develop a 12-month cash flow forecast to anticipate incoming and outgoing cash flows.
- Calculate monthly operating costs to determine the capital required until the business becomes self-sufficient.
- Perform a scenario analysis (optimistic, realistic, pessimistic) to understand the impact of variations on financial requirements.
- Estimate the working capital required for day-to-day operations.
- Plan for future investments to grow the business.
- Include a safety margin to cover unforeseen events.
This approach allows you to concisely determine the financing requirements for starting up and developing your business.
How could securing a grant help accelerate the growth of your business?
Securing a grant can provide the necessary funding to scale operations, invest in new technology, or hire skilled talent without taking on debt. It boosts cash flow, allowing you to focus on strategic growth initiatives. Grants also enhance credibility, attracting further investors or clients. Lastly, they often come with networking opportunities and expert support to drive your business forward.