Business Growth — Growth support vouchers
Ville de Québec, QC, Canada
The grant "Contribution pour aider les entreprises à bénéficier de services-conseils en lien avec les enjeux stratégiques de l’entreprise" offers financial assistance to help businesses in the Quebec agglomeration obtain consulting services for strategic business challenges at various stages of development.
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- grant_single|closingDateJune 01, 2024
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Grant and Funding
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- Quebec City
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The grant offers non-repayable contributions to help businesses access consulting services related to strategic issues at various development stages. Eligible activities include optimization of production facilities and studies on circular economy and recycling, among others. The program supports both private incorporated companies and social economy enterprises active in the Québec metropolitan area, with specific funding limits and coverage percentages based on the type of organization.
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Yes, there are several projects and activities eligible for this grant.
- A technology cooperative can consult with an expert to optimize its production floor.
- A plastics company can conduct a study on circular economy and recycling.
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$15,000
Vancouver
FoodCoop Inc consulting engagement for optimizing production facilities
$20,000
Ottawa
Recycling initiative for EcoFriendly Solutions with consultancy from Green Planet Inc
$20,000
Québec
Study on circular economy and recycling for a plastics manufacturing company
$20,000
Calgary
GreenCo environmental consultation to enhance waste management strategies
$18,000
Toronto
GreenTech Ltd consulting project to enhance recycling methods
$20,000
Montréal
Consulting project to optimize production processes for a technology cooperative
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To be eligible for this grant, applicants must meet specific criteria related to the type of enterprise, sectors of activity, territorial location, and project characteristics.
- Private incorporated companies
- Social economy enterprises (non-profit organizations and cooperatives) conducting primarily commercial activities
- Individually owned businesses and general partnerships majority-owned by Indigenous people and located in Wendake
- Sectors such as agro-food, digital arts, financial technologies, optics-photonics, life sciences, clean technologies, and several others
- Projects must demonstrate innovation and export potential, or post-pandemic recovery
- Consultant must be chosen by the company and approved by the City of Quebec before contract signing
- The company's head office must be located within the agglomeration of Quebec or Wendake
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Yes, there are eligible types of companies for this grant. The grant is available for private incorporated businesses and social economy enterprises engaged in commercial activities within the specified regions.
- Private incorporated businesses
- Social economy enterprises (non-profit organizations and cooperatives) primarily engaged in commercial activities
- Individually owned and collectively owned businesses majorly owned by Indigenous peoples located in Wendake
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The grant excludes certain types of companies from eligibility. Below is a summary of the types of companies that are not eligible for this grant.
- Concessionaires of vehicles
- Retailers of automotive parts
- Gas stations
- Collaborative tourist accommodations (e.g., Airbnb, HomeAway)
- Businesses operating solely online
- Social economy enterprises (OBNL and co-op) that do not demonstrate sound democratic governance
- Applicants not discharged from a bankruptcy judgment
- Companies listed in the Register of businesses not eligible for public contracts
- Applicants who, within the past two years, failed to meet obligations related to prior financial aid granted by the City of Québec
- Applicants with outstanding amounts due to the City of Québec
- Projects with a discriminatory, controversial, or negative image risk for the City of Québec
- One-time events or projects of an event nature
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Eligible expenses for this grant include professional fees, consultancy services, and studies.
- Professional fees
- Consultancy services
- Studies
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The eligible geographic zones for this grant are within the Agglomeration of Québec and Wendake.
- Québec City
- Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures
- L’Ancienne-Lorette
- Wendake
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- Step 1: Verify Eligibility
- Confirm that your enterprise is either a private incorporated company or an eligible social economy enterprise (OBNL or cooperative).
- Check that your enterprise does not fall under the excluded categories such as vehicle dealerships, online-only businesses, or enterprises with governance issues, among others.
- Step 2: Confirm Sector and Territory Eligibility
- Ensure that your project falls within one of the priority, strategic, or commercial sectors defined in the grant details.
- Verify that the project will be undertaken within the eligible geographic territories, i.e., the agglomeration of Québec (cities of Québec, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, and L'Ancienne-Lorette) or Wendake.
- Step 3: Prepare the Project Proposal
- Outline a strong business model, demonstrating innovation, financial capacity, organizational management, and the project's unique and novel aspects.
- Ensure the proposal includes a clear statement of the need for financial assistance.
- Step 4: Identify a Consultant
- Select a consultant to assist with the project, if required. Note that the mandate must be approved by the City of Québec before signing the contract.
- Step 5: Complete the Application Form
- Fill out the "Formulaire de demande de financement" as specified in the grant documentation.
- Include all required documents as listed in the application form.
- Step 6: Submit the Application
- Ensure the application is substantially complete and conforms to all requirements.
- Submit the application for review. There is no fixed deadline, as submissions are open continuously.
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The grant aims to support businesses in obtaining consulting services for strategic issues at various development stages, covering sectors such as clean technologies, artificial intelligence, and urban security, among others.
- Eligible applicants include incorporated private companies, social economy enterprises, and certain individually-owned businesses by Indigenous people in Wendake.
- Exclusions cover vehicle dealers, purely online businesses, and entities with certain legal or financial issues.
- Priority sectors include agrofood, digital arts, life sciences, and clean technologies, while strategic sectors encompass arts, insurance, manufacturing, and tourism.
- Financial contribution is non-refundable, capped at $25,000 annually for businesses and $10,000 for social enterprises, with a two-year cap of $500,000 for all economic development programs.
- Eligible expenses include professional fees, consulting services, and studies, excluding operational expenses and debt payments.
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