Business Growth — Growth support vouchers

Q: How much funding can be received?

Business Growth — Growth support vouchers Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $25000 per project.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Business Growth — Growth support vouchers a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Business Growth — Growth support vouchers is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Business Growth — Growth support vouchers?

Business Growth — Growth support vouchers is funded by Quebec City

Q: Who is eligible for the Business Growth — Growth support vouchers program?

To be eligible for the Business Growth — Growth support vouchers program, you must: • Private incorporated businesses in Québec City agglomeration or Wendake • Businesses in eligible sectors and project located within the specified territory • Not registered on public contract ineligibility list and free of outstanding amounts with the City

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Business Growth — Growth support vouchers?

You can contact Quebec City by email at degp@ville.quebec.qc.ca.

Q: Where is the Business Growth — Growth support vouchers available?

The Business Growth — Growth support vouchers program is available the province of QC.

Q: Are startups eligible for the Business Growth — Growth support vouchers program?

Yes, startups are eligible to apply for the Business Growth — Growth support vouchers program.

Q: Are Indigenous Peoples eligible for the Business Growth — Growth support vouchers program?

Yes, Indigenous Peoples are eligible to apply for the Business Growth — Growth support vouchers program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Québec, QC

Grant program supports strategic consultancy for business growth

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $25,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

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

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

The Business Growth — Growth Support Vouchers program provides non-repayable funding of up to $25,000 per year to help businesses access professional advisory services for strategic development, innovation, and export initiatives. Eligible expenses include consulting fees and studies related to business growth at various stages of development.

Financing terms and conditions

Non-repayable contribution in increments of $1,000, up to a maximum of $25,000 per year for priority, strategic, and commercial sectors, covering up to 50% of eligible expenses.
Non-repayable contribution in increments of $1,000, up to a maximum of $10,000 per year for social economy enterprises, covering up to 80% of eligible expenses.
Total active funding across all economic development programs from the Ville de Québec is capped at $500,000 over two years, counting 100% of non-repayable aid and 50% of repayable aid.

Activities funded

Obtaining strategic consulting services to support business development at various stages of growth.
Engaging experts for innovation or export-oriented projects.
Initiating business transformation or relaunch initiatives following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 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

Eligibility

The applicant must be an incorporated private company or a social economy enterprise (NPO or cooperative) conducting mainly commercial activities.
Individually owned businesses and partnerships majority-owned by Indigenous persons located in Wendake are eligible.
The project must be carried out within the agglomeration of Québec (Québec City, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, L’Ancienne-Lorette) or Wendake, and the company’s head office must be in the same territory.
The project must have a strong innovative or export-oriented component, or support post-pandemic recovery.
Eligible sectors include priority, strategic, and commercial activities as defined by the program (such as agri-food, digital arts, advanced manufacturing, tourism, and others specifically mentioned in program documentation).

Who is eligible?

Incorporated private enterprises
Social economy enterprises (non-profit organizations and cooperatives) primarily engaged in commercial activities
Sole proprietorships and partnerships majority-owned by Indigenous individuals located in Wendake
Owners of commercial urban agriculture projects

Who is not eligible

Vehicle dealerships, auto parts retailers, and gas stations.
Collaborative tourist accommodation providers (e.g., Airbnb, Home Away) and businesses operating solely online.
Social economy enterprises (non-profits, co-ops) that cannot demonstrate sound democratic governance.
Businesses not released from bankruptcy judgments or with outstanding debts to the Ville de Québec.
Applicants listed on the Register of Ineligible Businesses for Public Contracts or with a history of failing to meet municipal grant requirements within the last two years.

Eligible expenses

Professional fees for external consultants.
Advisory services directly related to strategic business challenges.
Studies required for business development and growth.

Eligible geographic areas

Québec City
Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures
L’Ancienne-Lorette
Wendake

Selection criteria

Quality and robustness of the responsible business model.
Financial capacity of the applicant to carry out the project and achieve its objectives.
Viability and coherence of the proposed project (including project relevance, financial plan realism, and involvement of partners).
Organizational management capacity.
Distinctive and innovative character of the project.
Demonstrated need for financial assistance.

How to apply

Verification of eligibility

Ensure that your business is incorporated or is a social economy enterprise primarily engaging in market activities.
Check that your business/operation is located in the Quebec metropolitan area or in Wendake.
Confirm that your project or business is not explicitly excluded from eligibility.

Preparation of the application form

Download the funding application form.
Complete all sections of the form according to the provided instructions.
Prepare all required documents mentioned in the application form.

Evaluation and approval of the consultant

Choose a consultant for the project if necessary, in accordance with the program's criteria.
Submit the consultant's mandate for approval to the City of Quebec before signing any contract.

Submission of the request

Send the completed application form and supporting documents to the specified address or electronically if indicated.

Additional information

Receiving the grant does not guarantee the amount requested, as it depends on fund availability and assessed financial need.
The consultant chosen by the company must have their mandate approved by the City of Québec before the contract is signed.
If a beneficiary business relocates outside the territory or ceases operations, repayment clauses may be triggered depending on the date of the event.
The grant may be issued as a subsidy and/or a loan, subject to evaluation.

Contacts

degp@ville.quebec.qc.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Business Growth — Growth support vouchers Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Business Growth — Growth support vouchers. 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.