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DEL — Expertise Financing Grant
Specialized support for business project expertise
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Funding available
$ 20,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Montérégie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
DEL Expertise Financing Grant provides up to $20,000 to legally constituted businesses in the territory of the agglomeration of Longueuil or planning to establish there, operating in an eligible B2B sector and seeking repayable DEL financing. It helps cover external consultation fees for technology validation, market validation, profitability analysis, and project-related legal or architectural services.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase operational productivity
- Conduct research and development activities
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montérégie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 200 employees maximum
Audience
- Startups
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.
Documents Needed
- Service offer of the external professionals hired to support the project
- Invoices and proof of payment
- Summary report of the services provided and recommendations implemented
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Legally constituted businesses.
- Businesses located in the DEL region or planning to establish there.
- Businesses operating in an eligible industry and offering value-added products or services generally intended for businesses (B2B).
- Businesses seeking repayable financing from DEL.
Who is not eligible
- Enterprises operating in the sectors listed in Annex B.
- Enterprises registered in the Register of enterprises not eligible for public contracts.
- Applicants who are under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act or the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
- Enterprises that did not respect obligations linked to previous financial aid in the two years before the application, after being formally notified.
- Individuals cannot receive the aid directly.
Eligible expenses
- Direct fees for external consultation services supporting the project and helping minimize technical or market risks
- Technology validation, market validation (marketing), profitability analysis, operational efficiency, human resources management, and strategic thinking and planning
- Legal professional fees related to the project, professional fees for architects, and other relevant fees or expenses
Eligible geographic areas
- The territory of the agglomeration of Longueuil
Selection criteria
- DEL considers the priorities of intervention.
- DEL uses a project evaluation grid.
- DEL also considers the availability of funds.
How to apply
- Send the duly signed application in electronic format (PDF or Word) by email to appeldeprojets@delagglo.ca or by post to 204, boul. De Montarville, bureau 120, Boucherville (Québec) J4B 6S2.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are evaluated and validated by a committee that recommends whether to award the aid.
- DEL may award or refuse aid based on its evaluation and the availability of funds.
- A signed agreement between DEL and the beneficiary is required before payment.
- DEL sends an electronic acknowledgment within two business days after submission.
- DEL may withdraw all or part of the aid in case of non-compliance or fraud.
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the DEL — Expertise Financing Grant Program
What is the DEL — Expertise Financing Grant?
DEL Expertise Financing Grant provides up to $20,000 to legally constituted businesses in the territory of the agglomeration of Longueuil or planning to establish there, operating in an eligible B2B sector and seeking repayable DEL financing. It helps cover external consultation fees for technology validation, market validation, profitability analysis, and project-related legal or architectural services.
How much funding can be received?
DEL — Expertise Financing Grant Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the DEL — Expertise Financing Grant program?
To be eligible for the DEL — Expertise Financing Grant program, you must:
Legally constituted businesses
Businesses in the DEL region or planning to establish there, operating in an eligible B2B industry
Projects that help create and/or maintain jobs and obtain repayable DEL financing
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) by email at appeldeprojets@delagglo.ca.
Where is the DEL — Expertise Financing Grant available?
The DEL — Expertise Financing Grant program is available Montérégie, Quebec.
Is the DEL — Expertise Financing Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
DEL — Expertise Financing Grant is a Grant and Funding