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Business Growth — Growth support vouchers
Grant program supports strategic consultancy for business growth
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Archived
Location
Quebec City, Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
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
Location
- Quebec City
- Capitale-Nationale
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 50 employees maximum
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
- Startups
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
Eligibility
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
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
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.
What is the Business Growth — Growth support vouchers?
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.
How much funding can be received?
Business Growth — Growth support vouchers Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
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
What expenses are eligible under Business Growth — Growth support vouchers?
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.
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.
Where is the Business Growth — Growth support vouchers available?
The Business Growth — Growth support vouchers program is available Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.
Is the Business Growth — Growth support vouchers a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Business Growth — Growth support vouchers is a Grant and Funding
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