Open
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Gatineau, Outaouais, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides non-repayable funding of up to $25,000 to support business growth, productivity, and market development. It also helps with expert consulting, business establishment in Gatineau, and selected recovery projects for qualifying companies.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop team skills
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- Gatineau
- Outaouais
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Other Racialized Persons
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Business growth and consolidation projects
- Productivity improvement and market development projects
- Specialized expertise and turnaround support
- Business establishment or attraction projects in Gatineau
Documents Needed
- Supporting documents required by ID Gatineau’s internal review process
- Financial statements
- Project-related documents and information for the application file
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Legally incorporated businesses registered in Quebec
- Growing companies or companies with growth potential
- Companies in consolidation receiving personalized support from ID Gatineau
- Large value-added manufacturing start-ups
- Businesses seeking to establish operations in Gatineau
Who is not eligible
- Start-ups, except large value-added manufacturing businesses
- Projects in saturated markets
- Projects that shift jobs from one company to another
- Projects that replace government responsibilities
- Businesses in highly competitive sectors, except wealth-creating businesses
Eligible expenses
- Professional consulting fees and specialized expertise
- Capital asset acquisition
- Commercialization and market development costs
- Business establishment and relocation costs in Gatineau
- Selected project implementation costs and related professional fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the project is submitted
- Consulting fees linked to the applicant or related parties without written authorization
- Research and development activities
- Refundable sales taxes
- Debt service or loan repayment
Eligible geographic areas
- Gatineau, Quebec
- Businesses operating on the territory of Gatineau
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by ID Gatineau staff for project readiness and completeness.
- Projects under $5,000 are assessed by the General Management after a project sheet is prepared.
- Projects of $5,000 or more are reviewed by the Joint Investment Committee.
- Approved projects require a non-repayable contribution agreement.
- Funding may be paid in instalments or against supporting invoices.
Additional information
- A project may receive only one non-repayable contribution per initiative from ID Gatineau funds.
- An enterprise may receive up to three non-repayable contributions over three consecutive years.
- Approved projects require a contribution agreement with ID Gatineau.
- The project name and funding amount are public information.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Business Support Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Business Support Fund . 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 Support Fund ?
This program provides non-repayable funding of up to $25,000 to support business growth, productivity, and market development. It also helps with expert consulting, business establishment in Gatineau, and selected recovery projects for qualifying companies.
How much funding can be received?
Business Support Fund Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Business Support Fund program?
To be eligible for the Business Support Fund program, you must:
Legally incorporated in Quebec.
Growing or growth-oriented business.
Receiving ID Gatineau support.
What expenses are eligible under Business Support Fund ?
Business growth and consolidation projects
Productivity improvement and market development projects
Specialized expertise and turnaround support
Business establishment or attraction projects in Gatineau
Who can I contact for more information about the Business Support Fund ?
You can contact ID Gatineau by email at none or by phone at 819 595-8002.
Where is the Business Support Fund available?
The Business Support Fund program is available Outaouais, Quebec.
Is the Business Support Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Business Support Fund is a Grant and Funding