CEIM — Coaching and Consulting Services
Last Update: January 24, 2025
QC, Canada
Expertise for Quebec start-up companies
CEIM — Coaching and Consulting Services at a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
- Closing date : July 9, 2024
Financing Type
Expert Advice
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Grant Providers
- Centre d'entreprises et d'innovation de Montréal (CEIM)
Status
Open
Overview of the CEIM — Coaching and Consulting Services program
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.
Eligible projects & activities
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.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 20,000
Implement an international business development plan for a high-tech startup
$ 13,000
Set up management control systems for a nonprofit arts organization
$ 16,000
Create a robust business plan and strategic planning for a food cooperative
$ 12,000
Develop a go-to-market strategy for a new eco-friendly product line
$ 14,000
Launch an inbound lead generation campaign for a tech consultancy
$ 15,000
Evaluate market potential for an online education platform
Eligibility criteria of the CEIM — Coaching and Consulting Services program
To be eligible for this grant, companies must meet several specific criteria.
- The business must be registered and operating in Canada.
- The company must have a comprehensive business plan and strategic objectives outlined.
- Applicants must demonstrate a need for funding to enhance market potential or commercial tactics.
- The business should show a capability in human resource management and financial planning.
- The company must have a commitment to innovation, such as developing new go-to-market strategies or commercialization tactics.
- There must be evidence of sound financial management and capability to comply with tax and audit requirements.
- Applicants need to demonstrate potential for business development, both domestic and international.
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.
Eligibility criteria of the CEIM — Coaching and Consulting Services program
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.
How to apply to the CEIM — Coaching and Consulting Services program
1
Preparation of documents
- Fill out the grant application form
- Gather the necessary supporting documents
- Check eligibility for the grant criteria
2
Submission of the request
- Send the complete file by electronic or postal means
- Wait for the confirmation of receipt of the request
3
Evaluation of the request
- The committee examines the relevance and quality of the application
- A feasibility analysis is conducted
- Adjustments may be requested
4
Decision and notification
- The final decision is made by the selection committee
- Notification of approval or refusal is sent to the applicant
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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