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Consolidating the entrepreneurial life cycle in the ecological transition - Montreal - Quebec - Canada
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Consolidating the entrepreneurial life cycle in the ecological transition

Supports ecological transition projects in Montreal for businesses
City of Montreal (MTL)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : July 1, 2022
  • Closing date : August 15, 2022
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Overview

This program, funded with a $1,000,000 annual budget, supports projects in three categories: raising awareness and skill development for ecological entrepreneurship, aiding start-ups in eco-transition from conception to market, and enabling SMEs and large corporations to adopt sustainable practices and technologies.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Develop an online presence
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open Date : July 1, 2022
  • Closing date : August 15, 2022

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Location
  • Montreal
  • Montréal
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Environment
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Business Associations
Target groups
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Municipal

Next steps

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Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

This grant supports projects related to the ecological transition that focus on entrepreneurship and business development. Eligible activities span from raising awareness to technology transfer among various business sizes.

  • Development of knowledge and skills through innovation challenges and business community building with an ecological transition perspective.
  • Support for start-ups in Montréal oriented towards ecological transition, from idea validation to commercialization.
  • Facilitation of environmental solution transfers, clean technologies, or circular economy practices to SMEs and large companies.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Non-profit organizations legally incorporated in Canada and with an active establishment in Montréal's 19 boroughs or neighbouring municipalities are eligible to apply for this grant. These organizations must have missions related to assisting entrepreneurs or the ecological transition and demonstrate sound financial and governance practices.

Eligible expenses

This grant supports projects by non-profit organizations aimed at advancing ecological transition within the business community of Montréal. The activities eligible for this funding emphasize the start-up and growth of businesses in ecological transition, fostering entrepreneur communities, and transferring innovative solutions to companies.

  • Supporting start-ups oriented towards ecological transition, from idea validation to commercialization.
  • Facilitating business communities through awareness and knowledge-building initiatives focused on ecological solutions.
  • Encouraging the implementation of clean technologies and circular economy practices in SMEs and large corporations.
  • Launching innovation challenges that prioritize ecological transition goals.
  • Transferring environmental solutions to various sectors and supporting their operational adoption.
  • Promoting the acquisition and distribution of best practices and research outcomes in ecological transition.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to non-profit organizations with an active establishment operating within specific geographical boundaries. The eligible areas are those within the jurisdiction of Montréal, focusing on its agglomeration.

  • Montréal’s 19 boroughs.
  • Neighbouring municipalities of Montréal.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

  • Financial support is offered as a percentage, which must not exceed 80% of the total project costs.
  • The applicant organization must cover at least 20% of the project costs with their contributions or external sources.
  • Eligible expenses include salaries, space rentals related to the project, professional fees, and technology costs directly related to the project, among others.
  • Funding is delivered over a two-year period following the signing of the financial contribution agreement.
  • The project must be completed no later than October 2024.
  • Funding cannot be used for expenses occurred before the agreement is signed, nor for certain ineligible expenses like travel, operating expenses, or direct financial support to businesses.
  • The project submission guide is available in French and provides comprehensive details on project funding.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Consolidating the entrepreneurial life cycle in the ecological transition Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Consolidating the entrepreneurial life cycle in the ecological transition. 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 Consolidating the entrepreneurial life cycle in the ecological transition?

This program, funded with a $1,000,000 annual budget, supports projects in three categories: raising awareness and skill development for ecological entrepreneurship, aiding start-ups in eco-transition from conception to market, and enabling SMEs and large corporations to adopt sustainable practices and technologies.

How much funding can be received?

Consolidating the entrepreneurial life cycle in the ecological transition Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was August 15, 2022.

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: Be legally incorporated in Canada. Have an active business establishment in Montréal's 19 boroughs or neighbouring municipalities. Have a mission related to helping entrepreneurs or the ecological transition.

What expenses are eligible under Consolidating the entrepreneurial life cycle in the ecological transition?

This grant supports projects related to the ecological transition that focus on entrepreneurship and business development. Eligible activities span from raising awareness to technology transfer among various business sizes. Development of knowledge and skills through innovation challenges and business community building with an ecological transition perspective. Support for start-ups in Montréal oriented towards ecological transition, from idea validation to commercialization. Facilitation of environmental solution transfers, clean technologies, or circular economy practices to SMEs and large companies.

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

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