Business Growth — Growth support vouchers
Québec, QC, Canada
Grant program supports strategic consultancy for business growth
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Grant and Funding
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- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
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- Quebec City
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The "Bons d’accompagnement vers la croissance" grant provides up to $25,000 per year for private enterprises and up to $10,000 for social economy enterprises to support consulting services related to strategic business development at various stages. Eligible activities include professional fees, consulting services, and studies aimed at addressing strategic business issues with a strong emphasis on innovation and potential for export.
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This grant offers non-repayable financial contributions designed to support businesses through consultancy services addressing strategic challenges at various stages of development. The funding is based on specific financial caps and percentage contributions according to the sector and business type.
- Non-repayable contributions of $1,000 per increment, up to a maximum of $25,000 per year for sectors prioritized by the City, covering up to 50% of eligible expenses.
- For social economy enterprises, the non-repayable contribution is up to $10,000 per year, covering a maximum of 80% of eligible expenses.
- The total maximum active funding per two-year period from all City of Quebec economic development programs is $500,000, with non-repayable assistance considered at 100% of its value and repayable assistance at 50%.
- Reimbursement clauses are applicable if the business relocates outside the territory or ceases operations.
- Approval from the City of Quebec is required for consultancy contracts prior to signing.
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This grant facilitates companies in securing consulting services to address strategic challenges across various stages of their development. Eligible projects are designed to optimize operations and study sustainable practices within different industries.
- Accompaniment of a clean technology cooperative by a consultant to optimize production floors.
- A study conducted for a plastics company on circular economy and recycling.
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$ 20,000
Study on circular economy and recycling for a plastics manufacturing company
$ 20,000
Consulting project to optimize production processes for a technology cooperative
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific criteria related to the applicant's business structure, location, and activities.
- Applicant must be a private incorporated business or a social economy enterprise (non-profit organizations and cooperatives) conducting mostly commercial activities.
- Sole proprietorships and partnerships predominantly owned by Indigenous individuals and located in Wendake are eligible.
- The business must be located in the agglomeration of Quebec, including the cities of Quebec, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, L’Ancienne-Lorette, or Wendake.
- Must operate within eligible sectors, including but not limited to agro-food, digital arts, clean technologies, and life sciences.
- For commercial sector businesses, they must have 50 or fewer full-time equivalent employees and be local franchises with no more than five locations.
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Eligible applicants for the "Bons d’accompagnement vers la croissance" grant are private incorporated companies and social economy enterprises that primarily conduct commercial activities. Additionally, individual enterprises and partnerships that are primarily owned by Indigenous peoples located in Wendake are eligible.
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This grant excludes certain types of companies and industries, as well as applicants who do not meet specific governance or financial requirements. The restrictions are implemented to ensure that funding aligns with strategic economic objectives and benefits eligible businesses effectively.
- Vehicle dealerships, automotive parts retailers, and gas stations.
- Collaborative tourist accommodations (e.g., Airbnb, Home Away) and businesses operating solely online.
- Social economy enterprises without proof of sound democratic governance.
- Applicants not discharged from bankruptcy judgments.
- Businesses listed in the Register of businesses ineligible for public contracts.
- Applicants who failed to meet obligations related to previous financial aid grants from the City of Québec.
- Applicants with outstanding debts to the City of Québec.
- Projects with discriminatory, controversial, or potentially negative images for the City of Québec.
- One-time event-focused projects.
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The grant covers specific expenses directly related to obtaining consultancy services and studies for strategic business growth.
- Professional fees for consultancy services.
- Cost of advisory services.
- Fees for studies related to business strategic issues.
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This grant is available to companies located in specific areas within certain regions. These locations have been chosen to align with regional economic and strategic development initiatives.
- Agglomération de Québec, including the cities of Québec, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, and L’Ancienne-Lorette.
- Territory of Wendake.
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- Step 1: Confirm Eligibility
- Ensure the business fits the eligibility criteria: private incorporated companies, social economy enterprises, or majority Indigenous ownership in specific areas.
- Step 2: Prepare Project Details
- Define strategic business challenges the consultancy will address.
- Select a consultant or service provider whose mandate aligns with project goals and ensure their mandate will be approved by Ville de Québec.
- Ensure the project's strong innovation and export component, or pandemic recovery relevance.
- Compile necessary financial and business model information, ensuring compliance with the program's objectives.
- Step 3: Gather Necessary Documentation
- Collect all required supporting documents as per application form guidelines.
- Prepare a demonstration of financial needs and project viability.
- Step 4: Complete Application Form
- Access the application form for "Bons d’accompagnement vers la croissance" from the Ville de Québec’s development service section or contact them for more details.
- Provide detailed responses to application questions, aligning with the criteria of evaluation like business model quality and project distinctiveness.
- Step 5: Submit Application
- Email or mail the completed application form and all required documents to the Service du développement économique et des grands projets at the provided contact details.
- Step 6: Application Confirmation
- Await confirmation from the Ville de Québec regarding receipt of the application.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The maximum funding active through all municipal economic development funding programs over two years is capped at $500,000, including non-repayable aid calculated at full value, and repayable aid calculated at half value.
- In the final year of the agreement under the Capitale-Nationale Regional Fund, which ends March 31, 2025, the demand for grants has been significant, leading to potential competition for available funds.
- The proposed assistance could be disbursed as a grant and/or a loan, depending on the evaluation.
- Projects must align with innovation and export components, or focus on post-pandemic recovery.
- There are anticipated reimbursement clauses if the business relocates or ceases operations following fund disbursement.
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degp@ville.quebec.qc.ca
