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Government Funding for Established Businesses

Access to funding is crucial for businesses, whether to launch a new project, innovate, or simply grow. In Canada, there are numerous grants and funding programs available to support businesses in their development. This support is provided by various levels of government, as well as private organizations and financial institutions. Understanding the available funding options, knowing how to obtain these grants, and preparing a solid business plan are essential steps to maximize your chances of success.

2247 opportunities available
Small Business BC — Workplace Accessibility Grant
Grant and FundingClosed
British Columbia, Canada
Money for small business employers in BC
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
British Columbia, Canada
MRC Beauce-Centre — Propulsion Fund
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Financial support for emerging businesses in Beauce-Centre
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Grant program for Old Saint-Eustache
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Saint-Eustache, Quebec
Supports commercial building renovations in historic Saint-Eustache area
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $42,500
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Saint-Eustache, Quebec
MRC Portneuf — Business Support Fund
Grant and FundingOpen
Portneuf, Quebec
Portneuf's multi-faceted business support fund offering grants
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Portneuf, Quebec
MRC Beauce-Centre — Futurpreneur
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Financing for young entrepreneurs with mentorship and BDC partnership
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $60,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada

Tips to Maximize Your Chances of Obtaining a Grant

Obtaining a grant can be a powerful lever for the development of your business, but the competition is often fierce. To maximize your chances of success, it is essential to prepare a strong application, develop strategic collaborations, and use the funds obtained effectively to ensure sustainable growth. Here are some tips to help you navigate this process successfully.

MRC Haut-Richelieu — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Investment support for businesses in MRC Haut-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
MRC de Montcalm — FLI/FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Quebec, Canada
Investment support for economic growth in the Montcalm region
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
Trade Commissioner Service — Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP)
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada
Funding for international industrial R&D
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $600,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Canada
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative — Light-Duty Vehicle —  Not-for-profit
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada
Funding to increase awareness for the reduction of vehicle emission
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Canada
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in QC
Expert AdviceOpen
Quebec, Canada
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada

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Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Financial aid for sustainable digital growth in tourism
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,500 to $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
PME MTL — Digital Circuit Program
Grant and FundingOpen
Montréal, Quebec
Support in digital transformation for Montreal SMEs
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $9,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Montréal, Quebec
MRC Sept-Rivières — Local funds (FLI/FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Financial support for business development in Sept-Rivières region
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Jacques-Cartier Tourism Envelope
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Support for tourism projects in La Jacques-Cartier region
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,500
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
First Nations and Inuit Employment Integration Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Get financial assistance to hire Indigenous employees
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Quebec, Canada

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Marketing support project for kitchen furniture and cabinets
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Digital marketing transformation for Quebec furniture businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $99,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC L'Islet — Support Fund for Cultural Initiatives (FAIC)
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Supporting cultural initiatives in MRC de L'Islet
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $6,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Portneuf's investment fund supports regional economic development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Charlevoix — Local Investment Fund (FLI) “Succession” Stream
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Charlevoix economic grants supporting startups and business expansion
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
Business Growth — Attracting and retaining talent
Grant and FundingOpen
Ville de Québec, Quebec
Supports Canadian businesses with funding for growth initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Ville de Québec, Quebec

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MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for structuring projects (PSPS)
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Supports community and economic development initiatives in La Haute-Côte-Nord
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCES
Quebec, Canada
Financial support for aspiring farmers
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Money for aspiring farmers in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
PME MTL – Young Business
Grant and FundingOpen
Montréal, Quebec
Subsidy for young businesses in Montreal
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Montréal, Quebec
Support for mobilising projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funds for mobilizing projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Technology Leadership: Genomics stream
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Canada
Supports commercialization of genomics-driven crop variety innovation
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Canada

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MRC Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR)
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Montmagny, Quebec
Regional and rural development grant for Quebec municipalities
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
Montmagny, Quebec
BDC Financing — Equipment Purchase Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Canada
Flexible government financing for equipment and business modernization
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 125% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Canada
SADC Shawinigan — Transfer Strategy Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Shawinigan, Quebec
Business Transfer Fund offers loans for company ownership transitions
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Shawinigan, Quebec
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Local Investment Fund (FLI) – Succession Stream
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Interest-free loan supporting youth acquiring 25% business ownership
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Sherbrooke — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Sherbrooke, Quebec
Financial aid for Sherbrooke business development and job creation
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Sherbrooke, Quebec

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MRC Charlevoix — FQM Business Succession Fund
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Financial support program for entrepreneurial transition and acquisition
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
ECO Canada — Environmental Employability Pathways
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Canada
Get funding to hire youth professionals
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $12,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCES
Canada
MRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Youth Entrepreneur Fund supports young business creation and acquisition
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $14,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Local Investment Fund (FLI)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Local Investment Fund supports business growth and entrepreneurship
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $50,000
  • Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
Federal foreign non-business income tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen
Canada
Reduces double taxation on foreign non-business income for corporations
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada

Tips to Maximize Your Chances of Obtaining a Grant

Obtaining a grant can be a powerful lever for the development of your business, but the competition is often fierce. To maximize your chances of success, it is essential to prepare a strong application, develop strategic collaborations, and use the funds obtained effectively to ensure sustainable growth. Here are some tips to help you navigate this process successfully.

Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 3
Grant and FundingSuspended
Quebec, Canada
Quebec tourism event financial assistance program eligibility criteria
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada
Tax Credit for Pre-Competitive Private Partnership Research
Tax CreditsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Tax credit for pre-competitive partnership research in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $3,000,000
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Sustainable Growth Investment — Agri-Environmental Enhancement of Cultivated Land
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Grants to maximize the value of cultivated land in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada
MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Nouvelle-Beauce entrepreneurial web
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec, Canada
Networking and financial aid for emerging entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $3,500
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Starter Company Plus
Grant and FundingOpen
Ontario, Canada
Money and advice for Ontario small businesses
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $5,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
Ontario, Canada

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MRC Rivière-du-Loup — FLI/FLS Fund and FLI Succession Fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec
Investment loans fostering entrepreneurship in Rivière-du-Loup
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 1% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec
MTRIC — INNOV-R
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Targets collaborative industrial research to reduce GHG emissions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Support for the purchase of electric off-road vehicles (VHRE)
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Financial aid for electric off-road vehicle purchases
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $49,500
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports tourism development in Baie-James region of Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — FRR Stream 3
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Innovative project support for regional development initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada

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Génome Québec — Genomics Integration Program – Human Health
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Enhances human health innovation through research collaboration
Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $200,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 2
Grant and FundingClosed
Québec, Quebec
Funding for projects to manage used beverage containers
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000,000
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Québec, Quebec
MRC Domaine-du-Roy —  Local Investment Fund (LIF)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Local Investment Fund for business project development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Training fund for employees in the construction industry
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Financial support for construction workers' training and development
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Quebec, Canada
MRC de D’Autray — FLI/FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supporting business development through proactive financial solutions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada

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SODEXPORT — Component 4: International relations
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports international cooperation and recognition for Quebec cultural industries
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Papineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Investment program for business development in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Lotbinière — FLI (Local Investment Fund)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Local investment funds for enterprise financial assistance
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Quebec, Canada
CRIBIQ — INNOV-R
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Innovative GHG reduction through collaboration in bioeconomy in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada
MRC du Granit — FLI
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports local entrepreneurs with access to various financial aids
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada

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MRC Domaine-du-Roy —  Economic Development Fund
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Innovative economic diversification and business support grants
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
innovÉÉ — SI2TEC
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports innovative industrial projects for circular economy transition
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) — Advisory Services
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Canada
Expert business and technical advice
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Canada
Tax credit for shipbuilding
Tax CreditsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Tax incentive supporting shipbuilding and naval innovation in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 38% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Quebec, Canada
Local funds support sustainable business development in the Outaouais
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Management of companies and enterprises
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada

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MRC Sept-Rivières — Support for entrepreneurship (SE)
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Financial support for local entrepreneurs and social economy projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Îles-de-la-madeleine — Business support policy (PSE)
Grant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Quebec, Canada
Financial support for business startups, succession, and expansion
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Lotbinière — Triple F
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Laurier-Station, Quebec
Financial aid for businesses excluding pre-startup phase
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Laurier-Station, Quebec
Musicaction — Canvassing
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Music professionals' travel support for market development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for Quebec metal transformation R&D collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada

Tips to Maximize Your Chances of Obtaining a Grant

Obtaining a grant can be a powerful lever for the development of your business, but the competition is often fierce. To maximize your chances of success, it is essential to prepare a strong application, develop strategic collaborations, and use the funds obtained effectively to ensure sustainable growth. Here are some tips to help you navigate this process successfully.

MRC du Rocher-Percé —  Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports business development and growth in the MRC du Rocher-Percé
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Funding program for cybersecurity innovation projects in Quebec – Innovation stream
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Cybersecurity innovation grants for Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Company succession
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec, Canada
Financial assistance for entrepreneurs acquiring Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
Research Consortium Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Tax credit for cooperative pre-competitive research in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Maskinongé — Business Succession
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec, Canada
Financial aid for regional business succession support
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada

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Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII)
Tax CreditsOpen
Saskatchewan, Canada
Tax incentive for commercializing innovative intellectual property in Saskatchewan
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Saskatchewan, Canada
Quebec book publishing tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Tax credit for publishing Quebec books and international sales
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $437,500
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
Renewable Natural Gas Production Support Program — Stream 2
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for Renewable Natural Gas projects
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Quebec, Canada
EHRC — Empowering Futures
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canada
Support to hire apprentices in the electricity industry
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 4
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Financial assistance for Québec festivals and events program
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada

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Ambition-Compétences — Green Economy and Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Quebec, Canada
The Ambition-Compétences program enhances workforce skills for adapting to digital and green economic transformations.
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Financial support for tourism innovation in Matawinie
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $25,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Impulse-Skills program
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Enhances workforce skills and productivity through collective training
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Quebec, Canada
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Fonds Jeunes Promoteurs supports young Quebec entrepreneurs' growth
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Open Innovation Subsidy Program for start-up companies
Grant and FundingOpen
Montréal, Quebec
Montréal subsidy supports innovative start-up collaborations
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Montréal, Quebec

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Support for the apple-growing sector to improve profitability and agri-environmental practices
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Support program for sustainable apple sector profitability improvement
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $600,000
  • Up to 6% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada
Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 1
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Quebec tourism event funding for sustainable growth
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Festivals and events
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports tourism events fostering economic and sustainable development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC)  —  Indigenous stream
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $4,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCES
Quebec, Canada

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MRC Les Basques — Business Assistance Fund / FDE
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
CLD des Basques supports business startup and growth
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
Fonds Émergence Estrie — Financing
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Regional microloans for Estrie entrepreneurial projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $20,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Strategy Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Témiscamingue, Quebec
Flexible financial aid for business development and succession
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Témiscamingue, Quebec
Research Partnerships
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Canada
Supports collaborative social sciences and humanities research partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Canada
MRC Abitibi — The Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Abitibi, Quebec
Local entrepreneurial loans for economic resilience and growth
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $35,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Abitibi, Quebec

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MRC Témiscamingue — Fund YOUR SME
Grant and FundingOpen
Ville-Marie, Quebec
Financial support for digital transformation and sustainable practices
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $3,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Ville-Marie, Quebec
MRC Beauce Sartigan — Young Promoters Fund (YP)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Beauce, Quebec
Support for young entrepreneurs starting or acquiring a business
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Beauce, Quebec
PrairiesCan  — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada
Financing to accelerate growth in the Prairies
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $5,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Canada
Applied Research and Development Grants — Industrial Partner
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada
Funded researcher for academic/business collaboration
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION
Canada
MRC Haute-Yamaska — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Financial support for local business sustainability and growth
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $300,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada

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La Ruche — FMC+
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports innovative waste reduction and eco-friendly projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada
Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 1 - Call for proposals to support the development of innovative solutions
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Tourism Innovation Program fosters solutions in Quebec industry
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Témiscamingue — Local Investment Fund Loan
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Témiscamingue, Quebec
Personalized business support and flexible financial assistance
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Témiscamingue, Quebec
MTRIC — SI2TEC – Feasibility Studies
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supporting feasibility studies for circular metal transformation
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund
Grant and FundingClosed
L’Île-d’Orléans, Quebec
Support for entrepreneurship and social economy businesses in L'Île-d'Orléans
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $35,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
L’Île-d’Orléans, Quebec

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Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Positions in QC
Other SupportOpen
Quebec, Canada
Skilled foreign workers for Quebec companies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Quebec, Canada
MRC Portneuf — Joint Investment Fund FLI/FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Joint Investment Policy supporting Quebec enterprises and employment
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports sustainable tourism development in the Baie-James region
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $200,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
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Quebec, Canada
MRC Arthabaska — Futurpreneur Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Victoriaville, Quebec
Funding and mentorship for young entrepreneurs in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $60,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Victoriaville, Quebec
MRC De la Côte-de-Gaspé - Investment support fund
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports business investments in assets and specialized equipment
Eligible Funding
  • From $10,000 to $10,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada

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MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund  (FAE) – Stream 3
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Joliette, Quebec
Financial support for innovation, export, succession, and professional services
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $3,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
Joliette, Quebec
PROMPT — GHG reduction – Academic component
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports collaborative research projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) — Alberta
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Alberta, Canada
Funding support for commercializing genomics research innovations in Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $2,000,000
  • Up to 33% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Alberta, Canada
Northern Ontario Development Program — Youth Internships — Private Sector
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Ontario, Canada
Money for SMEs to hire graduates in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Visées program — Training
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Visées funds employee skill development for Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $8,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Quebec, Canada

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MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Local Investment Funds
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Quebec, Canada
Investment fund for economic impact businesses in Abitibi-Ouest
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
Digital Shift Support Fund
Grant and FundingOpen
Saguenay, Quebec
Digital transformation support fund for Saguenay businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $35,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Saguenay, Quebec
Employment stabilization
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Funding to create stable regular jobs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $6,500
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Quebec, Canada
The Quantum Technologies innovation funding program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Supports quantum technology research collaboration funding in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Prix innovation en alimentation
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Recognizes outstanding innovation and creativity in the agri-food sector
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada

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MRC Joliette — Technology and Digital Transition Fund (FTTN) – Stream 1
Grant and FundingOpen
Joliette, Quebec
Non-repayable funding for tech adoption by Joliette businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Joliette, Quebec
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Support Fund for Structuring Projects (FSPS)
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Financial support for enhancing projects in rural Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $35,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Bécancour — Local investment fund (FLI) - “new business” component
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Investment loan for Quebec manufacturing startups under two years
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Quebec, Canada
SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 1
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Quebec, Canada
Supports Quebec companies in the arts and crafts sector to improve production and marketing.
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $35,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
ELLA Express
Expert AdviceOpen
Ontario, Canada

ELLA Express

Advice for early-stage women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

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MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Futurpreneur
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Funding support for young Canadian entrepreneurs aged 18-39
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $60,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
MRC de D’Autray — Support program for emerging business projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Non-repayable aid for emerging business projects in D’Autray
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
MRC Les Etchemins — Call for projects: Signature innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Enhancing Les Etchemins' natural heritage through tourism development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $200,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada
MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 3 – Market Gardening Program
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Innovation fund for regional economic development and agriculture
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 1
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Support fund for startup business development in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $6,000
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada

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MRC Les Moulins — Futurpreneur Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Provides financial and mentorship support for young entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $20,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Short-Term Projects
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Canada
Funding for short-term Indigenous artistic projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Assistance Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Témiscamingue, Quebec
Personalized support for business projects and funding assistance
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Témiscamingue, Quebec
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Rio Tinto Alcan Diversification Fund
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Beauharnois, Quebec
Supports business development and workforce retention in Beauharnois-Salaberry
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
Beauharnois, Quebec
PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund — Loans
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Montréal, Quebec
Loans for projects by Montreal-based businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONINNOVATION
Montréal, Quebec

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Federal Logging Tax Credit
Tax CreditsOpen
Canada
Tax credit for provincial logging tax paid by logging operators
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 7% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Canada
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Propulsion Funds
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Supports business innovation and growth for local organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $20,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 2
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Québec tourism festival and events financial assistance program
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $750,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada
MTRIC — PSO Large companies
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for industrial research projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $1,500,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Témiscouata — Local Investment Fund (FLI) / Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Quebec, Canada
Investment funds supporting Quebec's economic and employment development
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada

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MRC L'Islet — Support fund for creative caravans
Grant and FundingClosed
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec
Mobile cultural initiatives funding in MRC de L'Islet
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec
MRC Les Etchemins — Local investment fund and local solidarity fund
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Investment loans for business growth and development in MRC
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
MRC L'Islet — Support fund for cultural cafés
Grant and FundingClosed
L'Islet, Quebec
Cultural Café Support Fund promotes artistic community spaces
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
L'Islet, Quebec
BDC Financing — Start-up
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Canada
Loan to grow a business
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Canada
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Créavenir
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec, Canada
Financial support and guidance for young entrepreneurs in Beauharnois-Salaberry
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada

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DuoEmploi – Internships for people with disabilities
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Workplace internships for individuals with disabilities in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Quebec, Canada
Project Financing
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Project financing for Quebec entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $50,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Supports responsible and sustainable tourism development in Côte-Nord
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Support for food processing companies
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Quebec, Canada
Enhance food processing via expert collaboration and innovation
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $12,800
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Ministerial Initiative Agri-Environmental Compensation
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Supports sustainable agricultural practices in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,500 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada

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Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Canada
Tourism Relief Fund offers financial support for tourism growth
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Canada
Sustainable Development Support Program for Mining Sector Companies — Stream C
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports peat industry sustainability certification efforts
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $20,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada
MRC des Chenaux — Young Promoters Fund
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Support for young entrepreneurs in MRC des Chenaux
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $11,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Financial support for business development in Bellechasse
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Event Fund
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
$3,000 non-refundable grant for Côte-de-Beaupré event development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $3,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada

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MRC Les Moulins — FLI/FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Investment fund supporting business startup and expansion phases
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Flat-rate grant: businesses in sectors affected by major works
Grant and FundingOpen
Montréal, Quebec
Support for businesses impacted by major municipal construction projects
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Montréal, Quebec
MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Reimbursement – Public Market Booth Rental Fees
Grant and FundingOpen
Val-d’Or, Quebec
Reimburses booth rental fees for local agricultural businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Val-d’Or, Quebec
MRC Acton — PDZA
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Agricultural and forestry development in Acton region
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $40,950
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCES
Quebec, Canada
MTRIC — INNOV-R SME
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports innovative projects for reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $450,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada

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PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
Montréal, Quebec
Financing for Montreal-based retail startups
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Montréal, Quebec
MRC La Matapédia — FLI-FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Quebec, Canada
Local Investment Funds for economic development in La Matapédia
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports business development and employment in Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Money for collaborative projects in partnership with public research centres
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGY
Quebec, Canada
MRC Coaticook — Local Fund FLI/FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports economic development for enterprises in Coaticook region
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada

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PADAAR — Measure 4075 – On-farm or indoor demonstrations
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports knowledge transfer and demonstration of innovative agricultural techniques
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $2,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC de L'Assomption — FLI/FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports business growth and job creation in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC L'Islet — Fund to help architectural design companies conquer new markets
Grant and FundingOpen
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec
Funding for architectural design businesses entering new markets
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec
MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 4
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Business support for sustainable and innovative projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Arthabaska — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Entrepreneur assistance program for young business development in Arthabaska
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $8,000
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada

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SODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 3
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for Quebec arts and crafts product retailers and promoters
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 2 - Support for projects and the development of innovative businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Quebec's initiative to foster innovation in tourism industry
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $90,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Drummond — Business Succession Program
Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Drummondville, Quebec
Business financing demystified for tailored entrepreneurial support
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 51% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEBUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Drummondville, Quebec
MRC Beauce-Centre — Local Investment Funds (FLI-FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
FLI-FLS supports businesses in Beauce-Centre with funding
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
Innovation program — Call for mobilizing projects on the development of tomorrow's transport technologies
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Supports Quebec aerospace companies in innovative transport technology development
Eligible Funding
  • From $4 to $10,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada

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Support fund for the development of tourism offers
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
$5M fund supporting Quebec tourism development initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $60,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Beauce-Centre — E-commerce assistance program
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Non-repayable financial aid for digital transition in Beauce-Centre
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Genomic Innovations: Energy and Environmental Solutions
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Alberta, Canada
Supports genomics-driven solutions for energy and environmental sectors
Eligible Funding
  • From $300,000 to $750,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Alberta, Canada
Laval Économique — Tax credit – Urban Expansion
Tax CreditsOpen
Laval, Quebec
Property tax credit for non-residential construction or renovations
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,600,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Laval, Quebec
Saint-Joseph-du-Lac — Green Responsibility Fund
Grant and FundingOpen
Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, Quebec
Supports local environmentally responsible and collective impact initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, Quebec

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MRC du Granit — FIL
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Local investment fund supporting entrepreneurial development in Granit
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC La Matanie — Business Support Program (PAE)
Grant and FundingOpen
La Matanie, Quebec
Financial aid for sustainable business development in MRC La Matanie
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
La Matanie, Quebec
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI)
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports innovative regional development and waterfront public spaces
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,584,870
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Financial assistance: businesses in areas affected by major construction work
Grant and FundingOpen
Montréal, Quebec
Support for businesses impacted by major Montréal infrastructure work
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $40,000
  • Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Montréal, Quebec
MRC Bellechasse — New promoter funds (FNP)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Interest-free financial aid for young Quebec entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $10,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada

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MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Regional Beautification Fund of La Côte-de-Beaupré
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Beaupré, Quebec
Business development and financing solutions for entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Beaupré, Quebec
Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec
Offers business loans up to $250,000 from FLI-FLS
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — FLI/FLS
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Financial support for business development in Thérèse-De Blainville
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSTE
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports business transfers in Vaudreuil-Soulanges region
Eligible Funding
  • From $25,000 to $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Digital Transition Fund
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
International market expansion and support for businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada

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MRC Beauce-Centre — Succession Component
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Interest-free loan for business acquisition of minimum 25%
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $25,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
Musicaction — National marketing – Stream 1 - Promotion
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
National music commercialization support for promotion and image production
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
Sustainable Development Support Program for Mining Sector Companies — Stream B
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Enhancing sustainable practices in Quebec's mining industry
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada
CFIN — Unpuzzling: Foodtech Ontario
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Ontario, Canada
Mentorship program accelerating early-stage foodtech companies in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Ontario, Canada
SODEXPORT — Component 1: Strategic development of companies abroad
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Supports Quebec cultural companies' international business and market development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $160,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada

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MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Festivals and Events Support Fund (FSÉF) – Component 2
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Support Fund for Local and Emerging Events and Festivals
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
MRC Rivière-du-Loup — Succession Fund
Grant and FundingClosed
Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec
Capitalization support for business succession in Rivière-du-Loup
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
  • Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Local FLI/FLS funds
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Saguenay, Quebec
Investment funds supporting economic impact businesses in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Saguenay, Quebec
ACQ — Proud and Competent training program
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Workforce training and development for Quebec’s construction industry
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Quebec, Canada

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MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Support for regional development and territorial vitality in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC L'Islet — Financial assistance program for the restoration of buildings of heritage interest
Grant and FundingClosed
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec
Heritage Building Restoration Financial Assistance Program
Eligible Funding
  • From $3,000 to $30,000
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec
BDC Financing — Business Transition Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Canada
Business purchase or transfer financing
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Canada
CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Quasi-Equity Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Quasi-equity loans supporting business projects in Beauce-Chaudière
Eligible Funding
  • From $100,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity
Grant and FundingClosed
British Columbia, Canada
Financing to accelerate growth in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
  • From $200,000 to $5,000,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
British Columbia, Canada

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PADAAR — Measure 4074 – Targeted individual skills development plan
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports skill development for young agricultural entrepreneurs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
HUMAN RESOURCES
Quebec, Canada
Manufacturing and processing profits deduction and zero-emission technology manufacturing deduction
Tax CreditsOpen
Canada
Corporate tax reduction for Canadian manufacturing and zero-emission technology
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 13% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Canada
MRC Roussillon — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports entrepreneurial growth and economic development in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $250,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports local economic, social, and cultural development initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $100,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEBUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
MRC Minganie — Local Investment and Solidarity Funds (FLI-FLS)
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Financial and technical support for startups and business growth
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada

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Federal foreign business income tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen
Canada
Offsets Canadian taxes for business income taxed abroad
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Compétivert — Funding Solution
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Funding for Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $50,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
innovÉÉ — INNOV-R
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Collaborative research projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 2
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Support for Reserved Designations Implementation Program
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $5,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
Ontario Business Registry
Other SupportOpen
Ontario, Canada
Ontario's online business registry
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

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Productivity - Small commercial companies
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Funding support for Canadian business innovation and growth
Eligible Funding
  • From $15,000 to $25,000
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Quebec, Canada
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Studies and consulting services
Grant and FundingClosed
Saguenay, Quebec
Digital transformation grants for sustainable tourism development
Eligible Funding
  • From $3,000 to $25,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Saguenay, Quebec
Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Money for supply-management production in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Novoclimat  — Construction professionals — Big Multiple Unit Buildings
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Financial support for construction of big multiple-unit buildings
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Sustainable forest management program for Capitale-Nationale region
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada

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MRC Maskinongé — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Funding support for Quebec startups and business expansion
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada
innovÉÉ — Primo-adoptants
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports collaboration between startups and early technology adopters
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 3 - Networking with regional innovation organisations
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Quebec's tourism innovation program enhances industry productivity and sustainability
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATIONDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC L'Islet — Vitalization fund
Grant and FundingClosed
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec
Economic revitalization fund for priority communities in L’Islet
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec
MRC Abitibi — Local Investment Fund (FLI)
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Financial support for businesses in Abitibi for growth
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $35,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUT
Quebec, Canada

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MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN) – Île d’Orléans Stream
Grant and FundingOpen
L’Île-d’Orléans, Quebec
Funding support for projects on Île d’Orléans
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
L’Île-d’Orléans, Quebec
MRC Maskinongé — Futurpreneur Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Futurpreneur supports young entrepreneurs with funding and mentorship
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 3 - Innovation Signature
Grant and FundingOpen
La Tuque, Quebec
La Tuque's downtown revitalization and facade renovation initiative
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,051,050
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
La Tuque, Quebec
MRC des Chenaux — Economic Diversification Fund (FDÉ)
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Economic diversification fund for SMEs in MRC des Chenaux
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada

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MRC Kamouraska — Project Emergence Program (PEP)
Grant and FundingOpen
Kamouraska, Quebec
Non-repayable financial aid up to $5,000 for eligible projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $5,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Kamouraska, Quebec
Ontario Production Services Tax Credit (OPSTC)
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario, Canada
Tax credit for film and television production in Ontario
Eligible Funding
  • Min. $1,000,000
  • Up to 21.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Ontario, Canada
Enabling Accessibility Fund – Youth Innovation Component
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada
Empowering youth to improve accessibility for people with disabilities
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $12,000
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Canada
"Artère en transformation" : Subsidy for businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Subsidy supports commercial renovations after infrastructure work impacts
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Business support policy
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports sustainable job creation and business development in MRC
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada

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Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Festivals and events
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Supports sustainable tourism festival and event development
Eligible Funding
  • From $60,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
SODEXPORT – Component 2.2 : Support for touring music and variety shows abroad
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Financial support for Quebec music and variety show tours abroad
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
SODEXPORT — Component 2.1: Support for business opportunities and promotion abroad
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Supports Quebec music businesses expanding and promoting internationally
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $20,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Maskinongé — RRF-stream 3 Signature innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Innovation projects for nature accessibility in Maskinongé
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Ontario Agri-food Research Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario, Canada
Funding for Ontario agri-food research and innovation projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYINNOVATION
Ontario, Canada

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MRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Matanie, Quebec
DEM offers financial support for sustainable business development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $250,000
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION
Matanie, Quebec
SODEC — Support for television production – Production value bonus
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Boosts international potential of Quebec French-language television productions
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $750,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATION
Quebec, Canada
Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Québec, Quebec
Leverage innovative projects for significant financial support and enhanced business growth
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Québec, Quebec
MRC des Chenaux — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Quebec, Canada
Investment policy for supporting Quebec's economic development
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONCONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BUSINESS BUYOUTDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Futurpreneur Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Funding, mentorship, and tools for young Canadian entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada

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Accelerated Growth Program
Expert AdviceOpen
Canada
Support for technology startups
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGY
Canada
MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Non-repayable financial support for eligible business projects
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $25,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
Quebec, Canada
MRC Drummond — Local investment funds and local solidarity funds
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Development funding for eligible Quebec manufacturing businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $75,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec, Canada
Development support fund for Fjord-du-Saguenay organizations
Eligible Funding
  • From $2,000 to $3,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION
Quebec, Canada
Tax credits for production of multimedia titles
Tax CreditsOpen
Quebec, Canada
Tax credit for the production of multimedia titles in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 37% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY
Quebec, Canada

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Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Hosting
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Digital Transformation Tourism Partnership Program for Sustainable Growth
Eligible Funding
  • From $30,000 to $75,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Quebec, Canada
Musicaction — Musical Showcases – Stream 4 - Event in song in French Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec, Canada
Funding for Francophone musical events in Canada and Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $85,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Transportez vert  — Coaching for energy management
Grant and FundingOpen
Saguenay, Quebec
Subsidizes efforts to reduce vehicle fleet fuel consumption
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Saguenay, Quebec
Ville de Shawinigan — Incentive Program for Commercial Spaces
Grant and FundingOpen
Shawinigan, Quebec
Commercial Spaces Incentive Program for revitalization and optimization
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $20,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Shawinigan, Quebec
Transportez vert — Direct current fast charging station
Grant and FundingOpen
Saguenay, Quebec
Financial assistance for fast charging stations in Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Max. $150,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Saguenay, Quebec

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