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Business growth — Éco-Capitale - Ville de Québec - QC - Canada

Business growth — Éco-Capitale

Last Update: August 22, 2025
Ville de Québec, QC
Support sustainable development projects that implement eco-responsible practices, covering up to 50% of eligible expenses.

At a glance

Eligible Funding
  • Max. $500,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
  • Archived
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Archived

Overview

The grant program offers a maximum contribution of up to $500,000, covering up to 50% of eligible expenses for sustainable development projects that implement eco-responsible practices with a significant impact on the business's responsible model. Eligible activities include projects addressing water usage, raw materials management, greenhouse gas reduction, sustainable production, transportation logistics, and environmental certification related to construction or renovation.

Activities funded

Examples of admissible projects:
$ 500,000
Sustainable construction project with LEED certification
$ 350,000
Initiative to upgrade transportation logistics for reducing emissions
$ 225,000
Commercial urban agriculture project to support sustainable production
$ 300,000
Implementation of a water recycling system for manufacturing processes
$ 275,000
Implementation of eco-friendly packaging solutions
$ 200,000
Development of a comprehensive waste management program

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for this grant include having a structured diagnostic in sustainable practices and being a specific type of organization such as a private incorporated company or a social economy enterprise performing commercial activities.
  • Requérants admissibles:
  • Entreprises privées incorporées
  • Entreprises d'économie sociale (OBNL et coop) réalisant majoritairement des activités marchandes
  • Propriétaires immobiliers pour des projets de certification environnementale liée à des travaux de construction ou de rénovation
  • Entreprises individuelles et sociétés en nom collectif détenues majoritairement par des autochtones et situées sur le territoire de Wendake
  • Exclusions:
  • Les entreprises d'économie sociale (OBNL et coop) qui ne font pas la preuve d'une saine gouvernance démocratique
  • Les requérants non libérés d'un jugement de faillite
  • Les entreprises inscrites au Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics
  • Les requérants qui, au cours des deux années précédant la demande d'aide financière, ont fait défaut de respecter leurs obligations en lien avec l'octroi antérieur d'une aide financière de la Ville de Québec, après avoir dûment été mis en demeure de le faire
  • Les requérants ayant des montants en souffrance avec la Ville de Québec
  • Les projets à caractère discriminatoire, à controverse ou à risque d'image négative pour la Ville de Québec
  • Les projets ponctuels à caractère événementiel
  • Sectors of Activity:
  • Secteurs prioritaires:
  • Agroalimentaire, transformation alimentaire et aliments santé
  • Arts numériques et divertissement interactif, technologies financières, intelligence artificielle, ville intelligente ou autres produits et technologies numériques, excluant les services et la consultation
  • Optique photonique, technologies de mesures et contrôles, électronique de pointe
  • Sciences de la vie, biotechnologies et technologies de la santé
  • Technologies propres : eau, air, traitement des sols, écomobilité, efficacité énergétique, énergies renouvelables, chimie verte, matières résiduelles, technologies habilitantes et développement durable
  • Secteurs stratégiques:
  • Art, culture et patrimoine
  • Assurance et services financiers
  • Manufacturier, matériaux, transformation industrielle, robotique et industrie 4.0
  • Sécurité urbaine
  • Tourisme
  • Secteur commercial:
  • Commerce de détail, restauration, entreprises qui fournissent des services aux touristes de loisirs et d'affaires en visite sur le territoire de l'agglomération (incluant l'hébergement touristique)
  • Se limite aux entreprises de 50 employés et moins (équivalent temps plein)
  • Autres:
  • Propriétaires immobiliers pour des projets en agriculture urbaine commerciale
  • Territory of the Project:
  • Agglomération de Québec (villes de Québec, de Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures et de L'Ancienne-Lorette) et Wendake
  • Propriétaires immobiliers, pour des projets de certification environnementale concernant des bâtiments résidentiels ou commerciaux : Écoquartier Pointe-aux-Lièvres et zone d'innovation Innovitam (incluant l'Écoquartier d'Estimauville)
  • Localisation du siège social: Aucune restriction
  • Seuil minimal de coût de projet: Aucun
  • Other Conditions:
  • Ce volet s'adresse aux entreprises ayant réalisé un diagnostic structuré en développement durable, recommandé positivement par un partenaire reconnu
  • Si l'entreprise quitte le territoire ou cesse ses activités, des clauses de remboursement sont prévues selon la date de l'événement

Who is eligible?

Eligible types of companies for this grant include private incorporated companies, social economy enterprises majorly involved in economic activities, and certain owners for environmental certification projects.
  • Private Incorporated Companies
  • Social Economy Enterprises (Non-Profit Organizations and Cooperatives) with majority economic activities
  • Owners for environmental certification projects related to construction or renovation
  • Individual enterprises and partnerships majority-owned by Indigenous individuals and located in Wendake

Who is not eligible

This grant has specific exclusions for certain types of companies. These include social economy enterprises without democratic governance, bankrupt entities, those listed as ineligible for public contracts, and others with various specified financial and legal issues.
  • Social economy enterprises without proof of democratic governance
  • Entities not discharged from bankruptcy
  • Companies listed on the Register of businesses ineligible for public contracts
  • Applicants who have defaulted on previous financial obligations to the Ville de Québec
  • Applicants with outstanding amounts owed to the Ville de Québec
  • Projects of a discriminatory, controversial, or negatively impactful nature for the Ville de Québec
  • One-time event-based projects

Eligible expenses

Eligible projects for this grant focus on process optimization, advanced technology integration, and training initiatives to enhance competitiveness and productivity in Canadian businesses.
  • Implementation of digital transformation strategies and technologies.
  • Optimization of manufacturing processes to improve efficiency.
  • Research and development for innovative product design and materials.
  • Workforce training programs to upskill employees in emerging technologies.
  • Development of advanced data analytics and AI solutions for operational improvements.

How to apply

1

Perform a structured diagnosis in sustainable development.

  • Obtain a structured diagnosis in eco-responsible practices.
  • Ensure that the diagnosis is positively recommended by a recognized partner.
2

Prepare the necessary documents

  • Download and fill out the funding application form for the component: Eco-Capital.
  • Gather all the required documents listed in the funding application form.
3

Describe the project

  • Develop the project description including its objectives and the issue addressed.
  • Explain the relevance and viability of the project.
  • Present the responsible business model of the company.
4

Prepare the financial assembly

  • Determine the eligible expenses.
  • Gather evidence of financial capacity (accounts and financial statements, etc.).
  • Prepare a detailed budget and identify the financial partners involved.
5

Demonstrate the repercussions

Quantify the economic, social, and environmental impacts of the project in the Quebec City agglomeration.
6

Submit the request

  • Verify that the file is substantially complete and compliant.
  • Submit the application file to the City of Quebec.

Additional information

The grant is aimed at promoting sustainable practices among small and medium-sized enterprises and is open to various sectors, including agriculture, technology, and tourism. Applications are accepted continuously, with no specific project cost minimums, and the grant can cover up to 50% of eligible expenses, with a maximum contribution of $500,000.
  • The grant is available for structured eco-responsible practices targeting areas such as water, waste reduction, greenhouse gas reduction, and sustainable production among others.
  • Applicants must be incorporated private companies, social economy enterprises engaged in commercial activities, or real estate owners for projects linked to environmental certifications in construction or renovation.
  • Specific exclusions apply, including bankrupt applicants, those who failed previous funding conditions, and projects that may harm the city's image.
  • Eligibility spans key sectors like food processing, digital technologies, clean technologies, and strategic areas like art and manufacturing.
  • Eligible expenses include professional fees, consulting services, and relevant purchases or equipment rentals, with certain restrictions on operational, charitable, and pre-application expenses.
  • Projects must have a structured sustainable development diagnosis endorsed by a recognized partner.
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