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DEL — Expertise Financing Grant
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Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Open Date : October 1, 2023
- Closing date : December 31, 2023
Location
Montérégie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Subvention for Financing Expertise provides non-reimbursable financial assistance up to $20,000, covering 50% of professional external fees associated with business projects. Eligible activities include technological validation, market validation, profitability diagnostics, operational efficiency, human resource management, strategic planning, and related professional legal and architectural fees. This program aims to support businesses established or intending to establish in Longueuil in minimizing market and technical risks, ultimately fostering job creation and retention.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Attract or retain talent
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : October 1, 2023
- Closing date : December 31, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Montérégie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 200 employees maximum
Audience
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- New immigrants & refugees
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Launching or expanding a business within eligible sectors in the Longueuil agglomeration.
- Innovation and digital transformation initiatives for business growth.
- Projects focused on sustainable development and implementing eco-friendly business practices.
- Development or support of social economy enterprises addressing social, cultural, or environmental needs.
- Attracting or retaining significant business investments and jobs within the Longueuil territory.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Manufacturing, assembly, and fabrication industries
- Aerospace sector
- Life sciences (biopharmaceuticals, medical technologies, natural health products)
- Agri-food and biofood processing industries
- High technology and information and communication technology companies
- Transport and logistics (with some exclusions)
- Business services (with some exclusions)
- Social economy enterprises (including service to individuals)
Who is not eligible
- Businesses in the retail and restaurant sectors, except for social economy enterprises.
- Companies in controversial sectors such as those with sexual, religious, political, or speculative activities.
- Financial sector businesses and financial cooperatives.
- Franchises, banners, licensees, or companies with apparent economic dependency.
- Companies whose main revenues come from commission sales or that act as exclusive subcontractors for a single client.
Eligible expenses
- Direct fees for specialized professional expertise (consulting services) necessary for project execution.
- Costs related to studies (market research, certifications, process evaluations, patent acquisitions) and drafting of technical specifications.
- Salaries, social charges, and benefits for staff directly assigned to the project (provided these are not claimed under other government programs; project management and coordination fees capped at 10% of the total project cost).
- Acquisition of equipment and specialized IT tools from non-affiliated suppliers.
- Rental of equipment and licenses for the project’s duration (up to one year).
- Travel expenses directly linked to the project.
- Transport costs for equipment and materials.
- Commercialization and marketing expenses related to the project.
- Costs for protection of intellectual property rights.
- External costs for testing and certification.
- Specialized services and subcontracting (such as research, prototyping, machining).
- Acquisition of equipment, including equipment for collective use.
- Any other costs essential to the project’s activities, subject to DEL’s approval.
Eligible geographic areas
- Boucherville
- Brossard
- Longueuil
- Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville
- Saint-Lambert
- Companies outside the agglomeration of Longueuil with an establishment in the area and whose project's main economic and employment impacts occur within the agglomeration of Longueuil
Additional information
- Recipients must agree to provide visibility to DEL, including allowing the use of their company name in DEL’s annual report and communications.
- All data and supporting documentation required by DEL must be provided upon request, including financial statements and project details.
- Confidentiality of information submitted is governed by the relevant Quebec legislation, with an explicit commitment required from DEL's evaluation committee members.
- No application or processing fees are required when submitting a request for funding.
Frequently Asked Questions about the DEL — Expertise Financing Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the DEL — Expertise Financing Grant. 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 DEL — Expertise Financing Grant?
The Subvention for Financing Expertise provides non-reimbursable financial assistance up to $20,000, covering 50% of professional external fees associated with business projects. Eligible activities include technological validation, market validation, profitability diagnostics, operational efficiency, human resource management, strategic planning, and related professional legal and architectural fees. This program aims to support businesses established or intending to establish in Longueuil in minimizing market and technical risks, ultimately fostering job creation and retention.
How much funding can be received?
DEL — Expertise Financing Grant Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was December 31, 2023.
Who is eligible for the DEL — Expertise Financing Grant program?
To be eligible for the DEL — Expertise Financing Grant program, you must:
For-profit companies legally constituted and operating in the Longueuil agglomeration
Companies with fewer than 200 employees are prioritized
What expenses are eligible under DEL — Expertise Financing Grant?
Launching or expanding a business within eligible sectors in the Longueuil agglomeration.
Innovation and digital transformation initiatives for business growth.
Projects focused on sustainable development and implementing eco-friendly business practices.
Development or support of social economy enterprises addressing social, cultural, or environmental needs.
Attracting or retaining significant business investments and jobs within the Longueuil territory.
Who can I contact for more information about the DEL — Expertise Financing Grant?
You can contact Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL).
Where is the DEL — Expertise Financing Grant available?
The DEL — Expertise Financing Grant program is available Montérégie, Quebec.