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CEIM — Coaching and Consulting Services

Expertise for Quebec start-up companies
Centre d'entreprises et d'innovation de Montréal (CEIM)
Last Update: April 1, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

Do you have an innovative idea or product you want to commercialize? Get services tailored to meet your specific needs from a network of local and international contacts, who can help you develop your ideas over the long term.

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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
  • Develop an online presence
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Startups

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

CEIM's Coaching and Consulting Services grant aims to empower businesses by providing expert guidance across a wide range of operational domains. Eligible activities are designed to enhance marketability, financial health, and strategic growth for Canadian enterprises.

  • Evaluation of market potential to identify new opportunities.
  • Development and implementation of go-to-market strategies.
  • Creation of business plans, including strategic and financial planning.
  • Formation of partnerships to enhance business growth.
  • Formulation of financing strategies tailored to business needs.
  • Human resource management for optimized workforce productivity.
  • Bookkeeping to ensure accurate financial records and reporting.
  • Implementation of management control systems for operational efficiency.
  • Commercial diagnostics to assess and refine business operations.
  • Development of commercialization tactics to enhance market reach.
  • Lead generation activities, both inbound and outbound, to increase sales prospects.
  • Execution of SEO & SEM campaigns to boost online visibility.
  • Outsourcing of sales representatives to expand sales capabilities.
  • Sales and customer service coaching to improve client interactions.
  • Sales training programs for skill enhancement.
  • International business development to explore global market opportunities.
  • Provision of accounting services, including tax and audit assistance.
  • Support for business incorporation processes.
  • Drafting of shareholder agreements to define equity and responsibilities.
  • Preparation of employment contracts to maintain legal compliance.
  • Negotiation and management of licensing and distribution agreements.
  • Advisory on intellectual property matters to safeguard innovations.
  • Guidance on accessing R&D tax credits to foster innovation.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

This grant can potentially apply to a wide range of businesses and professionals including startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), large corporations, and self-employed professionals that are operating within various sectors requiring strategic and financial planning, human resources, accounting, and commercialization support.

Eligible expenses

The grant facilitates a broad array of business development and expansion activities commonly relevant to different stages of a company's growth and market presence. These eligible projects focus on strategic planning, resource management, and market engagement to enhance business success.

  • Evaluation of market potential and development of go-to-market strategies.
  • Comprehensive business planning, including strategic and financial planning.
  • Building and leveraging partnerships and financing strategies.
  • Enhancement of human resource management and development systems.
  • Improvement of bookkeeping and management control systems.
  • Conducting commercial diagnostics and creating commercialization tactics.
  • Lead generation through inbound and outbound strategies.
  • Design and execution of SEO and SEM campaigns.
  • Outsourcing of sales representatives to optimize market reach.
  • Providing sales and customer service coaching and training programs.
  • Fostering international business development initiatives.
  • Comprehensive accounting services including tax and audit management.
  • Company incorporation and development of shareholders agreements.
  • Drafting employment contracts and establishing licensing/distribution agreements.
  • Management and acquisition of intellectual property rights.
  • Claiming R&D tax credits to foster innovation and development.

Additional information

The grant encompasses a comprehensive range of business development activities aimed at improving various facets of a company's growth strategy, operational efficiency, and market reach.

  • Projects can span across strategic financial planning and enhancement of management practices.
  • It supports the establishment of legal frameworks such as incorporation and shareholders agreements.
  • Provides extensive help with human resources and training programs to ensure a skilled workforce.
  • Encourages leveraging intellectual property and implementing robust sales strategies.
  • Capable of facilitating international expansion for eligible businesses.
  • Emphasis on innovation through R&D tax credits and commercialization tactics.

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CEIM — Coaching and Consulting Services

Frequently Asked Questions about the CEIM — Coaching and Consulting Services Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the CEIM — Coaching and Consulting Services. 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 CEIM — Coaching and Consulting Services?

Do you have an innovative idea or product you want to commercialize? Get services tailored to meet your specific needs from a network of local and international contacts, who can help you develop your ideas over the long term.

What expenses are eligible under CEIM — Coaching and Consulting Services?

CEIM's Coaching and Consulting Services grant aims to empower businesses by providing expert guidance across a wide range of operational domains. Eligible activities are designed to enhance marketability, financial health, and strategic growth for Canadian enterprises. Evaluation of market potential to identify new opportunities. Development and implementation of go-to-market strategies. Creation of business plans, including strategic and financial planning. Formation of partnerships to enhance business growth. Formulation of financing strategies tailored to business needs. Human resource management for optimized workforce productivity. Bookkeeping to ensure accurate financial records and reporting. Implementation of management control systems for operational efficiency. Commercial diagnostics to assess and refine business operations. Development of commercialization tactics to enhance market reach. Lead generation activities, both inbound and outbound, to increase sales prospects. Execution of SEO & SEM campaigns to boost online visibility. Outsourcing of sales representatives to expand sales capabilities. Sales and customer service coaching to improve client interactions. Sales training programs for skill enhancement. International business development to explore global market opportunities. Provision of accounting services, including tax and audit assistance. Support for business incorporation processes. Drafting of shareholder agreements to define equity and responsibilities. Preparation of employment contracts to maintain legal compliance. Negotiation and management of licensing and distribution agreements. Advisory on intellectual property matters to safeguard innovations. Guidance on accessing R&D tax credits to foster innovation.

Who can I contact for more information about the CEIM — Coaching and Consulting Services?

You can contact Centre d'entreprises et d'innovation de Montréal (CEIM).

Where is the CEIM — Coaching and Consulting Services available?

The CEIM — Coaching and Consulting Services program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the CEIM — Coaching and Consulting Services a grant, loan, or tax credit?

CEIM — Coaching and Consulting Services is a Expert Advice

Who are the financial supporters of the CEIM — Coaching and Consulting Services?

CEIM — Coaching and Consulting Services is funded by Centre d'entreprises et d'innovation de Montréal (CEIM)

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