How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50000% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is 2024-09-30T23:59:59Z.

Who are the financial supporters of the Call for projects: Innovation and growth?

Call for projects: Innovation and growth is funded by PME MTL

What are Call for projects: Innovation and growth's eligibility criterias?

The enterprise or its directors must have Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ). The company must be legally constituted and registered with the Quebec Enterprise Register (REQ). The business must be located on the territory of PME MTL Centre-Est and have its head office in Quebec.

Call for projects: Innovation and growth

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Montréal, QC

Montreal grant supports innovative business projects in strategic sectors

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Information and cultural industries

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PME MTL

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The "Call for projects: Innovation and Growth" grant by PME MTL Centre-Est offers up to $50,000 to support private and social enterprises in developing innovative solutions, focusing on sectors like bio-food, clean technologies, health technologies, and cultural industries. Eligible activities include market launching, completing real-environment innovation testing, and productivity improvement through technological and automation enhancements.

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This grant provides financial support for innovation and commercialization projects, emphasizing strategic sectors with a combination of grant and potential loan options.

A grant of up to $50,000 is available, subject to available funds.
An hour of free consultation in technology or intellectual property law is provided.
Eligible projects may receive a loan offer of up to $450,000 at favorable rates.

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This grant is designed to support enterprises in developing and commercializing innovative solutions across various sectors. The eligible projects or activities emphasize market introduction, productivity enhancements, and real-world testing of innovations.

Testing and piloting an innovation in a real-world context.
Launching to market and making the first sales of the innovation.
Enhancing productivity through the implementation of technological equipment or increasing automation and robotization.

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Development of a new hydroponic farming technology for fresh vegetables

Launch of a digital platform for corporate waste management

Automation of a production line for organic food products

Creation of a robotic installation for selective sorting in a recycling company

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Eligibility for this grant is subject to specific conditions that must be fulfilled by the enterprise or its leaders.

Must have Canadian citizenship, be a permanent resident, or have a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ).
Must be legally constituted and duly registered with the Quebec Enterprise Registrar (REQ).
Must have its business premises on the territory of PME MTL Centre-Est and have its head office in Quebec.
Must contribute at least 20% of the project costs.
Must complete the submission form and attach all documents, including the cost and financing table.
Must not have any government debts.
The total grants disbursed by PME MTL to the company cannot exceed $50,000 within a 12-month period.

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This grant is open to both private companies and social economy enterprises that are developing and commercializing innovative solutions across various sectors. However, priority will be given to those active within the bio-food sector, clean technologies, health technologies, and cultural and creative industries.

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Some eligibility conditions implicitly suggest that certain types of companies may not be eligible for this grant.

Companies with government debts
Companies whose executives do not meet Canadian citizenship or permanent residency requirements
Companies not registered with the Registraire des Entreprises du Québec (REQ)
Companies whose place of business is not located within the territory of PME MTL Centre-Est
Companies whose head office is not in Quebec

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This grant supports projects that focus on innovation and commercialization, particularly in strategic sectors such as bio-food, clean technologies, health technologies, and cultural industries. Eligible activities promote testing, market launch, and productivity improvements through technology integration.

Testing and trying out an innovation in a real-world context.
Launching to market and achieving initial sales of the innovation.
Improving productivity through the implementation of technological equipment or increased automation.

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This grant is available to companies operating within a specified area to support innovation and growth in strategic regions. Eligible businesses must be established within the designated territory.

Businesses located within the territories covered by PME MTL Centre-Est.

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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria to ensure alignment with the grant’s objectives.

Expertise of the team and capacity to successfully complete the innovation and/or growth project.
Economic viability of the project.
Participation of other financial partners.
Implementation of sustainable development practices.

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There is additional information worth knowing for the applicant:

Projects must demonstrate a proven and quantifiable innovative dimension.
Grants will be prioritized for companies actively involved in sustainable development initiatives.
The maximum grant is $50,000.
Eligible expenses include testing innovations in real-life contexts and improving productivity using technological equipment.
Applicants must contribute 20% of project costs.
The deadline for grant applications is September 30, 2024.
Companies can also benefit from a free one-hour consultation on technology law or intellectual property.
Additional loans of up to $450,000 may be available at attractive rates.