How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $25000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Business Support Fund ?

Business Support Fund is funded by City of Gatineau

What are Business Support Fund 's eligibility criterias?

The business must be located in Gatineau. The business must promote economic development and diversification in Gatineau. The business must demonstrate financial health or, if starting, strong future prospects and financial capacity.

Business Support Fund

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Gatineau, QC

Financial aid for growing businesses in Gatineau

Business Support Fund at a glance

Eligible Funding

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

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing

Grant Providers

City of Gatineau

Status

Open

Overview of the Business Support Fund program

The "Soutien aux entreprises" fund provides a maximum non-repayable contribution of $25,000 to support growth or startup projects for high-value-added manufacturing businesses in Gatineau. Eligible activities include hiring specialized external resources for productivity challenges, market development, and supporting business implantation or recovery plans.

Financing terms and conditions

Business Support Fund: Non-repayable financial aid up to a maximum of $25,000.
Local Funds: Loans up to a maximum of $250,000, repayable over a period that may extend to 7 years, with possible payment deferral.
Economic Diversification Fund: Non-repayable contribution up to 15% of the project cost, not exceeding $100,000 (maximum $25,000 for feasibility studies).
Social Economy Business Development Fund: Non-repayable grant up to a maximum of $30,000 for social economy projects.

Eligible projects & activities

Implementation or expansion of technology-focused, manufacturing, or innovative businesses in Gatineau.
Business projects aiming at export outside the region.
Establishment or expansion of strategic infrastructure.
Development of new markets and productivity enhancement initiatives.
Creation and growth of social economy enterprises to diversify the local economy.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 25,000

Conducting a feasibility study for expanding into new international markets.

$ 25,000

Launching a new marketing strategy for a social enterprise in Gatineau.

$ 25,000

Implementing a cybersecurity plan for a local Gatineau manufacturing enterprise.

Eligibility criteria of the Business Support Fund program

The business must be located in Gatineau or seek to establish operations in Gatineau.
The company must be financially healthy; start-ups should demonstrate strong future prospects and an ability to meet financial obligations.
The funding must be necessary for the realization of the project.
The project should contribute to economic development, diversification, or wealth creation in the Gatineau area.

Who is eligible?

Technology companies
Manufacturing companies
Innovative businesses
Export-oriented enterprises
Social economy enterprises (for certain funds)

Who is not eligible

Companies with projects in a saturated market sector or projects causing job displacement or creating undue competition.
Projects whose activities substitute for government responsibilities.

Eligible expenses

Fees for hiring specialized external resources for targeted interventions.
Capital expenditures related to project realization.
Professional fees directly linked to project implementation.
Working capital requirements for the project.

Eligible geographic areas

Businesses located in the city of Gatineau, Quebec.

Eligibility criteria of the Business Support Fund program

Alignment with the objectives and mission of ID Gatineau.
Contribution to the development and diversification of Gatineau's economy.
Potential for wealth creation within the Gatineau territory.
Financial health of the applying business and demonstrated need for financial aid.

How to apply to the Business Support Fund program

Preliminary consultation

Contact a strategic advisor at ID Gatineau’s reception to discuss your project.
Evaluate your business's eligibility for the "Business Support" fund.

Preparation of the request

Draft a pre-diagnostic and an action plan in collaboration with ID Gatineau.
Gather the necessary documents for the project evaluation.

Submission of the request

Submit the application accompanied by a project sheet written with ID Gatineau.
Attach all the required documents for the evaluation.

Post-Submission Follow-up

Participate in the analysis procedure with the ID Gatineau staff.
Participate in a semi-annual meeting to follow up on the progress of the project.

Additional information

A satisfaction survey conducted in 2023 indicated that 94% of clients were satisfied or very satisfied with the advisory services provided.
A Common Investment Committee (CIC), comprised of members of the Gatineau business community, evaluates financial assistance applications to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and mission.
The support provided is tailored to companies accompanied by ID Gatineau, emphasizing personalized guidance throughout the funding process.
Applicants are encouraged to contact a strategic advisor at ID Gatineau for further details and support during the application process.