AQT - Young Enterprise Awards
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
QC, Canada
The AQT Young Enterprise Grants merge experience with youthful innovation to drive growth for Quebec's tech sector.
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Grant and Funding
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- Information and cultural industries
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- Association québecoise des technologies
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The AQT Young Enterprises Grants aim to propel the growth of emerging tech companies in Quebec by uniting experience with youth. To be eligible, companies must have their headquarters in Quebec, be incorporated under provincial or federal law, operate in the techno-digital sector, have been in existence for 18 months to 5 years, and achieve a minimum annual revenue of $500,000.
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the company's location, registration, sector, age, revenue, development plans, and legal status.
- The company must have its headquarters in Quebec.
- The company must be incorporated under provincial or federal law.
- The company must be registered in the Quebec business register.
- The company must operate within the techno-digital sector.
- The company must have been in existence for between 18 months and 5 years.
- The company must have a minimum annual revenue of $500,000.
- The company must have a concrete development plan.
- The company must have no ongoing legal proceedings.
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The "Bourses Jeunes Entreprises AQT" is open for applications from companies that meet the following criteria:- Headquartered in Québec- Incorporated under provincial or federal law- Registered with the Quebec Business Register- Operate in the techno-digital sector- Exists for between 18 months and 5 years- Have a minimum annual revenue of $500,000- Possess a concrete development plan- Have no ongoing legal proceduresFurther considerations for eligibility and advantage include:- CEO identifies as a woman, a person with a disability, Indigenous, a visible minority, or an immigrant.- Practice good policies in social responsibility, eco-responsibility, gender parity, and equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI).Additionally, selected companies must:- Contribute $100 per month for the first 12 months of participation- Participate in activities offered under the bursary- Be available for the communication campaign related to the bursary.
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This grant is specifically for companies that have their headquarters located in a designated area. The eligible location is strategically chosen to focus on regional economic development.
- Companies with a headquarters in the province of Quebec, Canada.
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Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. Below is a summary of the evaluation and selection criteria:
- Headquartered in Quebec
- Incorporated under provincial or federal law
- Registered in the Quebec business registry
- Operating in the techno-digital sector
- Existence of 18 months to 5 years
- Minimum annual revenue of $500,000
- Concrete development plan
- No ongoing legal procedures
- Diversity and inclusion: Advantage if CEO identifies as a woman, person with a disability, Indigenous, visible minority, or immigrant
- Good policies in social responsibility, eco-responsibility, gender parity, and EDI (equity, diversity, and inclusion)
- Commitment to contribute $100 per month for the first 12 months of membership
- Participation in activities offered as part of the grant
- Availability for the related communication campaign
- Submission of a video explaining why the company deserves to be selected
- Filled application form to be evaluated by an independent jury from AQT
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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Produce Video
- Create a video of at least 30 seconds explaining why your company deserves to be selected for the grant.
- Step 2: Complete Application Form
- Fill out the application form provided by the grant organization.
- Step 3: Submit Application
- Submit your complete application, including the video and the filled-out form, for evaluation.
- Your application will be reviewed by an independent jury composed of members of AQT.
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Selected companies are required to contribute a monthly fee and actively participate in activities. Additionally, they must be available for the associated communication campaign.
- Contribute 100 $ per month during the first 12 months of the membership
- Participate in the activities offered as part of the grant
- Be available for the communication campaign related to the grant
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