How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $50000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Défi-Québec, Commercial City?

Défi-Québec, Commercial City is funded by Quebec City

What are Défi-Québec, Commercial City's eligibility criterias?

Eligible applicants include incorporated private enterprises and social economy enterprises (NPOs and co-ops) primarily engaged in commercial activities. Individually owned and partnership companies majority-owned by Indigenous people and located on the territory of Wendake are eligible.

Défi-Québec, Commercial City

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Québec, QC

Supporting projects for commercial and tourism revitalization

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Retail trade
Accommodation and food services

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Quebec City

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As part of the Défi-Québec, Commercial City grant, contributions are offered to support initiatives having a positive impact on the economic and sustainable development of the region. This financial aid aims to support projects promoting commercial and tourist recovery, in particular by encouraging innovation, the diversification of services and the attractiveness of local businesses. They also make it possible to support companies in the adoption of eco-responsible practices, by facilitating the implementation of sustainable solutions that reduce their environmental footprint. Finally, these contributions can be aimed at initiatives aimed at improving business productivity and mitigating the effects of labor shortages, supporting measures such as automation, employee training and optimization of internal processes.

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Non-repayable contribution of up to $50,000 per project.
Maximum coverage of 50% of eligible project expenses.
Only one contribution per business within a two-year period.
The combined active funding for all City of Québec economic development programs is capped at $500,000 over two years.

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A project addressing workforce issues through acquisition of equipment and professional fees for recruiting, integrating, and training immigrant workers.
Development of a zero-waste grocery service offering online ordering and bicycle deliveries, with related professional fees and equipment expenses.
Marketing and repositioning efforts for a retail business focusing on local products and short supply chains.

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$ 40,000

Implementing a zero-waste grocery delivery service

$ 35,000

Repositioning a retail business for local product emphasis

$ 45,000

Enhancing workforce diversity through immigrant worker integration

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The applicant must be a private incorporated company or a social economy enterprise (NPO or cooperative) primarily conducting commercial activities.
Individual enterprises and partnerships majority-owned by Indigenous peoples located in Wendake are eligible.
The applicant's project must be located within the agglomeration of Québec (cities of Québec, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, and L’Ancienne-Lorette) or Wendake.
The head office must be located within the agglomeration of Québec (cities of Québec, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, and L’Ancienne-Lorette) or Wendake.

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Private incorporated companies.
Social economy enterprises (non-profit organizations and cooperatives) conducting a majority of commercial activities.
Individually owned businesses and limited partnerships primarily owned by Indigenous peoples located in the territory of Wendake.

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Vehicle dealerships, auto parts retailers, and gas stations.
Collaborative tourist accommodation providers (e.g., Airbnb, Home Away) and businesses operating exclusively online.
Social economy organizations (NPOs and co-ops) that cannot demonstrate sound democratic governance.
Applicants who have not been discharged from bankruptcy or have outstanding debts with the City of Québec.
Businesses listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts or with a history of failing to meet previous grant obligations to the City of Québec.

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Professional fees, consulting services, and studies.
Pre-startup and startup costs necessary for project implementation.
Salaries for human resources assigned to the project, based on the company's salary policy and supported by relevant documentation.
Purchase or rental of goods, equipment, and assets related to the project.
Marketing, promotion, and advertising activities and expenses.
General and administrative expenses required for project completion.
Improvements to leased spaces, refurbishments, expansions, renovations, or construction of a building, including the acquisition of land or real estate.

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Agglomeration of Québec (including the cities of Québec, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, and L’Ancienne-Lorette)
Wendake

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Quality and robustness of the responsible business model.
Financial capacity of the applicant to successfully complete the project and achieve its objectives.
Viability and coherence of the project, including relevance, financial structure, and involvement of partners.
Organizational capability to manage and deliver the project.
Distinctive and innovative aspects of the project and its economic, social, and environmental impacts in the Québec agglomeration.

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The contribution from the City is non-repayable, up to a maximum of $50,000 per project.
The financial aid covers a maximum of 50% of eligible expenses.
Enterprises can only receive one contribution every two years.
The overall maximum active funding from the City of Québec's economic development programs is $500,000 over two years, with non-repayable aid considered at 100% of its value and repayable aid at 50%.
Repayment clauses apply if a business relocates or ceases operations.