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Consolidating the entrepreneurial life cycle in the ecological transition
Funding for ecological transition business projects
Funding available
Up to 80% of project cost
Deadline
August 15, 2022
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Montréal provides funding of up to 80% of total project costs, with an annual program budget of $1,000,000. It supports ecological transition projects for awareness, start-ups, and SMEs and large companies, including innovation challenges, incubation, and technology or solution transfer.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Awareness and entrepreneurship education activities linked to ecological transition
- Support for start-ups from idea validation to commercialization
- Transfer and implementation of environmental solutions, clean technologies, or circular economy practices
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed Formulaire de dépôt de projet
- Board resolution authorizing the application and appointing a signatory
- Financial statements for the last two years
- List of board members
- Letters patent or by-laws, and any other relevant document
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations submitting more than one project under the current call
Eligible expenses
- Equipment or supply purchases or rentals
- Project communication and promotion
- Project management fees, up to 10% of project cost
- Project planning, technology and professional fees
- Space rentals and salaries
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs already reimbursed by another government program
- Capital expenditures and depreciation
- Expenses incurred before the agreement is signed
- Unjustified or non-project-related expenses
- Travel costs except in exceptional cases
- Operating expenses, debt service, loan repayments, and direct financial support to businesses
Eligible geographic areas
- Montréal agglomeration
- Montréal’s 19 boroughs and neighbouring municipalities
Selection criteria
- Project relevance and quality (30%): originality, complementarity within the ecosystem, target audience and outreach approach, selection approach for participating entrepreneurs, and the quality of the accompaniment or awareness activities
- Project planning (20%): planning and realism of the project stages, clarity and relevance of the issues, objectives, results and indicators, and the financial structure and added value of the request to the City
- Expertise and delivery capacity (25%): team knowledge and experience in entrepreneurship and ecological transition, partnerships and collaborations, majority of the project delivered in-house, sufficient resources, and recruitment expertise
- Fields of intervention and expected impact (25%): contribution to one or more priority intervention areas and one of the three categories, project reach and impact on a targeted sector, and relevance to ecological transition or more sustainable business practices
How to apply
- Download, complete, and sign the Formulaire de dépôt de projet
- Download, complete, and attach the Annexe budget
- Gather the required documents in digital version
- Submit the project by 15 August 2022
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are checked for completeness and eligibility after submission
- Eligible files are evaluated by a committee
- The committee submits its recommendation to the City for final decision
- Approved projects may require changes before funding is confirmed
- A financial contribution agreement is signed before funding starts
Additional information
- The project may be adjusted following the City’s review and evaluation.
- Recipients agree that a summary of the project and the funding obtained may be disclosed.
- Applicants must avoid any real or potential conflict of interest.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Consolidating the entrepreneurial life cycle in the ecological transition Program
What is the Consolidating the entrepreneurial life cycle in the ecological transition?
Montréal provides funding of up to 80% of total project costs, with an annual program budget of $1,000,000. It supports ecological transition projects for awareness, start-ups, and SMEs and large companies, including innovation challenges, incubation, and technology or solution transfer.
How much funding can be received?
Consolidating the entrepreneurial life cycle in the ecological transition Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Consolidating the entrepreneurial life cycle in the ecological transition program?
To be eligible for the Consolidating the entrepreneurial life cycle in the ecological transition program, you must:
Non-profit organizations legally incorporated in Canada
Active business establishment in Montréal’s 19 boroughs or neighbouring municipalities
Mission related to helping entrepreneurs or ecological transition, with sound financial and governance practices
What expenses are eligible under Consolidating the entrepreneurial life cycle in the ecological transition?
Awareness and entrepreneurship education activities linked to ecological transition
Support for start-ups from idea validation to commercialization
Transfer and implementation of environmental solutions, clean technologies, or circular economy practices
Who can I contact for more information about the Consolidating the entrepreneurial life cycle in the ecological transition?
You can contact City of Montreal (MTL) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Consolidating the entrepreneurial life cycle in the ecological transition available?
The Consolidating the entrepreneurial life cycle in the ecological transition program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Consolidating the entrepreneurial life cycle in the ecological transition a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Consolidating the entrepreneurial life cycle in the ecological transition is a Grant and Funding