Investissement Québec's development capital financing is available to all businesses in Québec, except those in agriculture, finance and insurance, real estate, retail sales, and certain industries primarily serving individuals, excluding tourism. Eligible projects include share redemption for Québec ownership, acquisition of companies in Québec or abroad, and growth or productivity enhancements.

All Québec businesses are eligible, except those in excluded industries.

Who is eligible

All Québec businesses are eligible for the grant, except companies operating in the following industries: Agriculture, Finance and insurance, Real estate (certain activities are excluded), Retail sales and comparable activities, and other industries where clients are primarily individuals, except for tourism.

Agriculture
Finance and insurance
Real estate (certain activities are excluded)
Retail sales and comparable activities
Other industries where clients are primarily individuals, except for tourism

Who is not eligible

Some types of companies are not eligible for this grant. These include:

Agriculture*
Finance and insurance
Real estate (certain activities are excluded)
Retail sales and comparable activities
Other industries where clients are primarily individuals, except for tourism

Eligible expenses

There are eligible expenses for this grant. Eligible expenses include:

Total or partial share redemption to maintain Québec ownership
Acquisition of a company in Québec or abroad
Growth or productivity enhancement (expansion, equipment upgrade)

Eligible projects & activities

Investissement Québec offers financing for various eligible projects, including total or partial share redemption, company acquisitions, and growth or productivity enhancements.

Total or partial share redemption to maintain Québec ownership
Acquisition of a company in Québec or abroad
Growth or productivity enhancement (expansion, equipment upgrade)

Evaluation & selection criteria

Investissement Québec provides financing solutions for projects based on equity investments and debt financing, focusing on ambitious projects that require $5 million or more. The evaluation and selection criteria for this grant include:

Eligibility for Québec businesses, excluding certain industries
Suitable projects like share redemption, acquisitions, and growth enhancements
Business's situation, market conditions, and long-term vision

How to apply

Step 1

Review the eligibility criteria specified by Investissement Québec.

Step 2

Contact an Investissement Québec expert at 1 844 IQINFOS (1 844 474-6367) for guidance and information.

Step 3

Prepare the necessary documentation for your project proposal.

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