How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $500000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Business growth — Éco-Capitale?

Business growth — Éco-Capitale is funded by Quebec City

What are Business growth — Éco-Capitale's eligibility criterias?

The company must be registered and operating in Quebec. The business should meet environmental sustainability objectives outlined by the Éco-Capitale initiative. The organization must demonstrate potential for growth and innovation.

Business growth — Éco-Capitale

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Ville de Québec, QC

Support sustainable development projects that implement eco-responsible practices, covering up to 50% of eligible expenses.

Business growth — Éco-Capitale at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $500,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

All industries

Grant Providers

Quebec City

Program status

Open

Overview of the Business growth — Éco-Capitale program

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.

Eligible projects & activities

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 500,000

Sustainable construction project with LEED certification

$ 225,000

Commercial urban agriculture project to support sustainable production

$ 350,000

Initiative to upgrade transportation logistics for reducing emissions

$ 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 criteria of the Business growth — Éco-Capitale program

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 to the Business growth — Éco-Capitale program

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.

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.

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.

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.

Demonstrate the repercussions

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

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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