CEIM — Coaching and Consulting Services

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.

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

• Innovation and originality of the project proposal.
• Feasibility and clarity of the implementation plan.
• Alignment with the grant’s strategic goals.
• Potential impact on the targeted community or sector.
• Cost-effectiveness and efficient use of resources.

Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:

• Step 1: Preliminary Consultation
• Contact the grant provider for an initial consultation to discuss eligibility and program fit.
• Gather information on required documents and timelines specific to the grant.
• Step 2: Develop Project Outline
• Define project goals and scope in line with the grant’s focus areas such as market potential or international business development.
• Outline the strategic approach and resources needed to achieve these goals.
• Step 3: Compile Required Documents
• Prepare a comprehensive business plan covering all relevant sections such as financial planning, partnerships, and financing strategies.
• Include all legal and organizational documents required like incorporation papers, shareholder agreements, and employment contracts.
• Prepare supporting documents such as letters of intent from partners or financial statements.
• Step 4: Application Completion
• Complete the application form available on the grant provider's portal.
• Attach all supporting documents and ensure all parts of the application are filled accurately.
• Step 5: Submit Application
• Submit the completed application form along with all required documents via the designated submission method (e.g., online portal, email, or postal service).
• Ensure submission is done before the deadline stipulated by the grant provider.
• Step 6: Confirmation and Follow-up
• Receive a confirmation of receipt from the grant provider with an application reference number.
• Follow up if necessary to confirm the application is under review.

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.