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Development Capital — Equity financing
Financing for ambitious Quebec business projects
Last Update: June 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000,000 - $ 100,000,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Investissement Québec provides development capital for ambitious business projects in Quebec, with equity financing starting at $5 million. It supports company acquisitions, share buybacks, expansion, and equipment upgrades.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- 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
- Company acquisition in Quebec or abroad.
- Partial or total share redemption to maintain Quebec ownership.
- Growth or productivity improvement, such as expansion or equipment upgrades.
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Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec businesses.
- SMBs and large corporations.
Who is not eligible
- Businesses in agriculture.
- Businesses in finance and insurance.
- Businesses in real estate, for certain activities.
- Retail businesses and similar activities.
- Businesses mainly serving individuals, except tourism.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Additional information
- Investissement Québec offers several financing options, which can be combined.
- Equity financing is generally between 20% and 30% of shares.
- Debt financing can reach up to $100 million.
- Contact an Investissement Québec expert for more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Development Capital — Equity financing Program
What is the Development Capital — Equity financing?
Investissement Québec provides development capital for ambitious business projects in Quebec, with equity financing starting at $5 million. It supports company acquisitions, share buybacks, expansion, and equipment upgrades.
How much funding can be received?
Development Capital — Equity financing Funds up to $100,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Development Capital — Equity financing program?
To be eligible for the Development Capital — Equity financing program, you must:
Quebec-based business
Ambitious development project
Outside excluded sectors
What expenses are eligible under Development Capital — Equity financing?
Company acquisition in Quebec or abroad.
Partial or total share redemption to maintain Quebec ownership.
Growth or productivity improvement, such as expansion or equipment upgrades.
Who can I contact for more information about the Development Capital — Equity financing?
You can contact Investissement Québec (IQ) or by phone at 1 844 474-6367.
Where is the Development Capital — Equity financing available?
The Development Capital — Equity financing program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Development Capital — Equity financing a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Development Capital — Equity financing is a Loans and Capital investments