AQT - Young Enterprise Awards

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.

Who is eligible?

Eligible geographic areas

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.

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

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