Access capital to grow your retail business
Retail is evolving fast—driven by e-commerce, data, and ever-higher customer expectations. To stay competitive, retailers must upgrade their systems, enhance customer experience, and prioritize sustainability. At helloDarwin, we help retail businesses access the grants, tax credits, and financing they need to innovate and grow.
From research to securing grants
Grant scouting for your business
Strategic plan and validation with funders
Writing your funding applications
Financing solutions for your retail projects
MFOR
The MFOR program covers up to 50% of internal training costs to help Quebec businesses strengthen employee skills and adapt to workforce and operational needs.
CanExport SME
CanExport SME offers up to $50,000 to help Canadian businesses fund export marketing and expand into new international markets.
ESSOR
The ESSOR program supports businesses with funding for expansion, productivity, and innovation projects, helping accelerate growth and competitiveness.
C3I
The C3i tax credit supports Québec businesses of all sectors by offering tax incentives on eligible investments in equipment and technology that enhance productivity and modernization.
PSCE
PSCE supports Quebec businesses with grants for commercialization and export projects, offering up to $250,000/year for market expansion and certification.
Green Freight Program
The Green Freight Program helps Canadian fleets reduce fuel use and emissions through grants for energy audits, vehicle retrofits, engine repowers, and low‑carbon vehicle purchases.
Key features:
Access to our grant and tax credit search engine
Estimate of the potential amounts you could obtain
Search and comparison of qualified suppliers
Annual strategic plan available as needed
Ideal for: Organizations in the exploratory phase that wish to assess their grant and funding potential.
Everything included in the Free plan, plus:
Practical guides and exclusive templates
Real-time personalized alerts
AI assistant specialized in government funding
Lists of companies that received funding and why
Ideal for: Businesses that wish to structure their applications using the industry's best standards.
Everything included in Advanced Plan plus :
Writing and management of all your funding applications
A specialized team assigned to your business
Representation with granting bodies
Annual strategic plan and regular updates
Ideal for: Businesses with concrete investment projects that want to maximize their funding while saving time thanks to a dedicated team.