AQT - Young Enterprise Awards

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the AQT - Young Enterprise Awards a grant, loan, or tax credit?

AQT - Young Enterprise Awards is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the AQT - Young Enterprise Awards?

AQT - Young Enterprise Awards is funded by Association québecoise des technologies

Q: Who is eligible for the AQT - Young Enterprise Awards program?

To be eligible for the AQT - Young Enterprise Awards program, you must: • The company must have its headquarters in Quebec and be incorporated under provincial or federal law. • The company must be registered in the Quebec business register. • The company must operate in the techno-digital sector.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the AQT - Young Enterprise Awards?

You can contact Association québecoise des technologies.

Q: Where is the AQT - Young Enterprise Awards available?

The AQT - Young Enterprise Awards program is available the province of QC.

Q: Are startups eligible for the AQT - Young Enterprise Awards program?

Yes, startups are eligible to apply for the AQT - Young Enterprise Awards program.

Q: Are women eligible for the AQT - Young Enterprise Awards program?

Yes, women are eligible to apply for the AQT - Young Enterprise Awards program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

The AQT Young Enterprise Grants merge experience with youthful innovation to drive growth for Quebec's tech sector.

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

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.

Eligibility

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?

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.

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.

Selection criteria

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

How to apply

Creation of the video

Create a video of at least 30 seconds explaining why your company deserves to be selected.

Filling out the form

Fill out the application form provided by the AQT.

Submission of the application

Submit the application for evaluation by the independent jury of the AQT.

Additional information

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

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the AQT - Young Enterprise Awards Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the AQT - Young Enterprise Awards. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.