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Ascension competition

Pitch competition supporting early-stage entrepreneurs in Quebec City
Quebec City Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCCQ)
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 60,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : January 23, 2025
Location
Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada

Overview

The Ascension Competition, presented by the Jeune Chambre de commerce de Québec (JCCQ), awards a grant valued at over $60,000 in goods and services to startups in the Quebec City metropolitan area. Designed to support new businesses and foster entrepreneurship, the program provides funding for early-stage companies through a public pitch competition, promoting growth and visibility in the local business ecosystem.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : January 23, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Location
  • Capitale-Nationale
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Financial cooperative
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
  • Social economy enterprise
  • Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Youth (<40)
  • Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Business Associations
  • Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
  • Young adults
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
  • Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
  • Regional

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Pitching a startup business project to a jury and public audience.
  • Launching and developing a new business within its first 6 to 36 months of operation.
  • Networking and increasing public visibility for young entrepreneurs in the Quebec region.
  • Competing for support to accelerate business growth through non-cash goods and services.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Startups
  • Sole proprietors (self-employed)
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Cooperatives
  • Businesses in all sectors (industrial, commercial, technological, professional, etc.)

Who is not eligible

  • Businesses that have been acquired or transferred (not considered new companies).
  • Companies whose head office is not located within the territory of the Communauté métropolitaine de Québec.
  • Companies that have been finalists or winners of a previous edition of the Ascension competition.
  • Companies whose representative is a governor, employee, current or recent member (within the last 12 months) of the board of directors, or organizer of the JCCQ, as well as official partners, donors, or past Jeune Personnalité d’Affaires sector recipients.

Eligible expenses

  • Goods and services provided to the winner, as specified by program partners and donors.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Companies with their head office located within the territory of the Communauté métropolitaine de Québec.

Additional information

  • The award consists of goods and services from various companies, not a cash prize, and cannot be exchanged or transferred.
  • The competition provides increased visibility, networking opportunities, and media exposure for participants.
  • Both the jury and the public determine different awards during the competition event.
  • Entries must be submitted through the Nexam platform by the specified deadline.

Contacts

581-333-5227

Frequently Asked Questions about the Ascension competition Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ascension competition. 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.

What is the Ascension competition?

The Ascension Competition, presented by the Jeune Chambre de commerce de Québec (JCCQ), awards a grant valued at over $60,000 in goods and services to startups in the Quebec City metropolitan area. Designed to support new businesses and foster entrepreneurship, the program provides funding for early-stage companies through a public pitch competition, promoting growth and visibility in the local business ecosystem.

How much funding can be received?

Ascension competition Funds up to $60,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Ascension competition program?

To be eligible for the Ascension competition program, you must: The company must be in operation for 6 to 36 months. The head office must be located within the Quebec Metropolitan Community. The representative must be a JCCQ member aged 20 to 40 and a main shareholder, associate, administrator or executive.

What expenses are eligible under Ascension competition?

Pitching a startup business project to a jury and public audience. Launching and developing a new business within its first 6 to 36 months of operation. Networking and increasing public visibility for young entrepreneurs in the Quebec region. Competing for support to accelerate business growth through non-cash goods and services.

Who can I contact for more information about the Ascension competition?

You can contact Quebec City Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCCQ) or by phone at 581-333-5227.

Where is the Ascension competition available?

The Ascension competition program is available Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.

Is the Ascension competition a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Ascension competition is a Grant and Funding

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