Small Business Financing in Quebec: A Comprehensive Guide
Small business financing in Quebec is a crucial element for entrepreneurs seeking to start, grow, or sustain their businesses in the province. Whether you're launching a new project or expanding an existing business, having access to the right financing options can make all the difference. Quebec offers a wide range of funding solutions, including loans, government grants, and specialized financial assistance programs aimed at helping businesses succeed in various industries. These options not only provide the necessary capital but also promote innovation, economic development, and job creation.
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MRC Kamouraska — Support Program for Innovative Projects for Cultural Development and Community Animation
Innovative cultural projects funding in Kamouraska
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MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development
Charlevoix-Est Cultural Development Project Grant Opportunity
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Productivity - Small commercial companies
Funding support for Canadian business innovation and growth
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy
Non-repayable financial support for eligible business projects
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Matanie — Business Support Program (PAE)
Financial aid for sustainable business development in MRC La Matanie
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Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Studies and consulting services
Digital transformation grants for sustainable tourism development
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Support Program for Structuring Projects (PSPS)
Supports structuring community projects improving living conditions and development
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 3
Supports innovative signature projects for MRC territorial development
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Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Festivals and events
Supports sustainable tourism festival and event development
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Biofood market development program — Component 2
Facilitates biofood sector's access to Quebec's distribution networks
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MRC Arthabaska — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)
Entrepreneur assistance program for young business development in Arthabaska
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Musicaction — International Event
Program supports Canadian artists' international career development
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Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3
Money for collaborative projects in partnership with public research centres
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Game Changer Pitch Competition
Pitch competition for innovative decentralised energy technology companies
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MRC Portneuf — Business Support Fund
Portneuf's multi-faceted business support fund offering grants
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Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills
Local and regional development support through MRC priorities
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MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Funding for Quebec metal transformation R&D collaborations in AI
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program
DEM offers financial support for sustainable business development
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC L'Islet — SME Propulsion Measurement
Financial aid for SME growth in MRC de L'Islet
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MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 3 – Market Gardening Program
Innovation fund for regional economic development and agriculture
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MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund
Development support fund for Fjord-du-Saguenay organizations
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Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 2
Support for Reserved Designations Implementation Program
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Caniapiscau — FDE
Caniapiscau supports entrepreneurial and social economic development
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Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 1 : Supporting the development of entrepreneurship
Supports Quebec entrepreneurship development with non-repayable grants
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MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 2
Supports social economy projects for non-profit organizations
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MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)
Portneuf's investment fund supports regional economic development
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MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund
FRCN supports economic development in Capitale-Nationale region
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Open Innovation Subsidy Program for start-up companies
Supports Montréal start-ups testing innovative solutions with partner organizations
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MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4
MRC de Mékinac's Fund supports regional vitalization initiatives
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MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Regional development fund (FRR volet 2)
Supports local and regional development for Quebec municipalities
Grant and FundingOpen
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2 - Support for local and regional development skills
Support for local and regional development competencies
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Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 1
Funding for startups for collaborative R&D projects in quantum technologies
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MRC Bécancour — Social Economy Fund (SEF)
Grants for social economy non-profits and cooperatives
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Musicaction — Canvassing
Music professionals' travel support for market development
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Rio Tinto Aluminium Valley Fund
Support for aluminum project development in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
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Developing a green alley or public space in CDN-NDG
Supports community-led greening and public space improvement projects
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Enbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Effective renovation
Support for energy-efficient renovations of windows, walls, and roofs
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Musicaction — Artist career, skills and business development
Financial aid for music career and business development
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Revitalising and developing business establishments in the city centre
Downtown business space revitalization and development grants
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Sustainable Growth Investment — Young Entrepreneurs
Money for youth-owned agri-businesses in Quebec
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Programme d’appui au développement des secteurs stratégiques et des créneaux d’excellence (PADS)
Non-repayable financial support for strategic sector development
Grant and FundingOpen
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 4 - Support for vitality
Vitalization support in regional and rural areas, 2020-2026
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Aero Montreal — Accelerator 360°
Growth support for Québec aerospace SMEs expanding into global markets
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Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 2
Support for SMEs to develop processes or products in AI technology
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innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Funding for Quebec electricity innovative collaborations in AI
Grant and FundingOpen
Transal — Consortium TIC
Supports digital transition through technical expertise adjustments
Grant and FundingOpen
Support Policy For Businesses
Grants for business expansion and start-up projects
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Program to support the processing of end-of-life tires through reuse, recycling and energy recovery, as well as out-of-province processing.
Support for end-of-life tire processing initiatives
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Tremplin Grant – Indigenous Arts
Microfunding for Indigenous artists and organizations in Montréal area
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SODEC — Support for entrepreneurial development — Stream 1
Support for enhancing cultural businesses' entrepreneurial development
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Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici
$25,000 grants for ethnocultural immigrant entrepreneurs in Quebec
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CMF-SODEC — Predevelopment Program for Television Series Based on Literary Adaptations
Program supports pre-development of Quebec literary adaptations for TV
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Podium Mines
Enhances competitiveness of Quebec mining sector suppliers
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MEDTEQ+ — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI for health technologies
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Musicaction — Incubator project
Artist export career development through intensive skill sessions
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Val-Saint-François — Eco-responsible fund
Non-repayable funding for eco-responsible equipment and leasehold improvements
Grant and FundingOpen
CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI, using aluminium
Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Social Initiatives
Supports Montreal social economy projects from planning to growth
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PRIMA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI for advanced materials
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Business Support
Support for creating and sustaining businesses in Charlevoix-Est
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Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1
Financial support for social economy enterprise capitalization projects
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INNOGEC
Supports consulting and governance services for Montréal social enterprises
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PRIMA — INNOV-R SME
Supporting innovative projects to reduce Quebec's GHG emissions
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MRC Beauce-Centre — E-commerce assistance program
Funding to support digital and e-commerce transformation for local businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
Évolution-Compétences — Innovation and knowledge component
Fosters innovative solutions to workforce skill development
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Financial assistance program for regional service units in the areas of recreation, sports, outdoor activities, and physical activity (PAFURS)
Supports regional organizations in recreation, sports, and physical activity
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MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity
Enhancing Quebec's agricultural productivity through equipment funding
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EPRTNT — Digital development of a company
Digital Tourism Business Development Partnership in Quebec
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CQDM — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Funding for Quebec innovative biopharmaceutical collaborations in AI
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Musicaction — International Commercialization – Stream 2 - Career development in a target market
Program supports international promotion and career development activities
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Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — Not-for-profit
Funding for Quebec non-profits promoting official languages
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingArchived
MTRIC — Start Program
Advance metal transformation processes and products
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Funding for Quebec R&D collaborations in AI, using aluminium
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innovÉÉ — Demonstration in a real environment
Support for SMEs innovating in sustainable transportation and mobility
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Transal — Alu 4.0, Digital Locomotive
Supports Quebec aluminum industry's digital transformation initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
PROMPT — PARTENAR-IA
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI for ICT
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The Artificial Intelligence innovation funding program (PIIA) - Part 2 : SMEs
AI Innovation Funding Program for Quebec Businesses
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