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DEL — Commercialization Loan
Financing for product commercialization and market development
Funding available
$ 150,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened July 9, 2024
Location
Boucherville, Brossard, Longueuil, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Saint-Lambert, Montérégie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This loan supports product commercialization and market development for businesses in the DEL territory. It can finance market analysis, commercial viability studies, promotional tools, trade shows, and other related marketing activities, up to $150,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Boucherville, Brossard, Longueuil, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Saint-Lambert
- Montérégie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Product commercialization and market development projects
- Commercial viability assessments and market analysis
- Marketing plan implementation and promotional activities
Documents Needed
- Financial statements for the past 3 years and current year
- Projected financial forecasts for the next 2 years
- Business model, revenue model, or business plan
- Marketing plan
- Project cost quote
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Manufacturing businesses
- Technology and high-tech companies
- Agri-food businesses
- Life sciences businesses
- B2B service companies
Who is not eligible
- Businesses in retail and restaurants
- Financial sector companies and financial cooperatives
- Franchises, banners, and license-based businesses
- Businesses with a sexual, religious, political, or controversial activity profile
Eligible expenses
- Marketing, sales, and product launch costs
- New market and client development expenses
- Certification or licensing fees
- Trade show, exhibit, and commercial mission costs
- Promotional tools, market specialist fees, and market analysis
Eligible geographic areas
- DEL territory
- Longueuil agglomeration
- Boucherville
- Brossard
- Longueuil
- Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville
- Saint-Lambert
Selection criteria
- Realistic financial forecasts showing profitability and growth potential
- Current financial position showing 20% equity after the project
- Ability to repay the financing
- In-house business development expertise
- No default or active litigation involving the business or entrepreneur
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Gather the required financial and business documents.
- Complete the business financing request.
- Step 2: Submit to DEL
- Send the signed application electronically through DEL’s website.
- Step 3: Follow-up
- Wait for DEL’s response and be ready to provide additional information if requested.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the DEL — Commercialization Loan Program
What is the DEL — Commercialization Loan?
This loan supports product commercialization and market development for businesses in the DEL territory. It can finance market analysis, commercial viability studies, promotional tools, trade shows, and other related marketing activities, up to $150,000.
How much funding can be received?
DEL — Commercialization Loan Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the DEL — Commercialization Loan program?
To be eligible for the DEL — Commercialization Loan program, you must:
Legally constituted business
DEL territory presence or planned presence
Eligible B2B industry
What expenses are eligible under DEL — Commercialization Loan?
Product commercialization and market development projects
Commercial viability assessments and market analysis
Marketing plan implementation and promotional activities
Who can I contact for more information about the DEL — Commercialization Loan?
You can contact Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL) or by phone at 450 645-2335.
Where is the DEL — Commercialization Loan available?
The DEL — Commercialization Loan program is available Montérégie, Quebec.
Is the DEL — Commercialization Loan a grant, loan, or tax credit?
DEL — Commercialization Loan is a Loans and Capital investments