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ALÉGO Market Diversification Program
Strategic support to diversify markets outside Quebec
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Funding available
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The ALÉGO Market Diversification Program supports Quebec SMEs with support covering up to 50 % of support costs to develop markets outside Quebec and strengthen their international competitiveness. It funds in particular market analysis, support for international marketing, and multidisciplinary support for implementing an export plan.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Opportunity validation and targeted market analysis.
- Support for international marketing.
- Multidisciplinary support for implementing an export plan.
- Complementary services related to the concrete rollout of the export plan.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec SMEs.
Who is not eligible
- Stream A: companies already carrying out a similar project funded by the MEIE are not eligible for this stream.
Eligible expenses
- Support costs, including eligible fees.
Eligible geographic areas
- Stream A: markets outside Quebec, with the aim of reducing dependence on U.S. markets.
- Stream B: markets outside Quebec, excluding the United States.
- Eligible applicants are Quebec SMEs.
How to apply
- Complete the online expression of interest.
- Your ORPEX validates your eligibility.
- Confirmation of funds and start of the mandate.
Processing and Agreement
- Your ORPEX validates your eligibility.
- Funds are confirmed before the start of the mandate.
Additional information
- Tailored strategic and multidisciplinary support.
- Average support duration of about 60 hours, depending on the complexity of the project.
- Possibility of including a multidisciplinary bank of hours with accredited experts.
- The ORPEX coordinates all interventions to simplify the process.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the ALÉGO Market Diversification Program Program
What is the ALÉGO Market Diversification Program?
The ALÉGO Market Diversification Program supports Quebec SMEs with support covering up to 50 % of support costs to develop markets outside Quebec and strengthen their international competitiveness. It funds in particular market analysis, support for international marketing, and multidisciplinary support for implementing an export plan.
How much funding can be received?
ALÉGO Market Diversification Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the ALÉGO Market Diversification Program program?
To be eligible for the ALÉGO Market Diversification Program program, you must:
The project must target a market outside Quebec.
Stream A: the project must aim to reduce dependence on the U.S. market and the company must have an export plan.
Stream B: the project must aim for diversification outside Quebec, other than the United States, with a draft diversification plan.
What expenses are eligible under ALÉGO Market Diversification Program?
Opportunity validation and targeted market analysis.
Support for international marketing.
Multidisciplinary support for implementing an export plan.
Complementary services related to the concrete rollout of the export plan.
Who can I contact for more information about the ALÉGO Market Diversification Program?
You can contact Commerce International Québec by email at info@ciquebec.ca or by phone at 438 255-6355.
Where is the ALÉGO Market Diversification Program available?
The ALÉGO Market Diversification Program program is available the province of Quebec.