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ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 1
Supports Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean businesses in market diversification strategies
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : June 30, 2025
- Closing date : September 15, 2025
Location
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 1 supports Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean businesses in diversifying markets and developing export strategies, providing up to 75% of eligible expenses (maximum per company to be confirmed). Eligible activities include structured market development, personalized strategic support, and commercial missions to explore and grow in new markets.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : June 30, 2025
- Closing date : September 15, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Implementation of structured market diversification and expansion strategies.
- Participation in personalized strategic support programs for business growth and export readiness.
- Engagement in commercial missions and trade shows outside Quebec to explore and develop new markets.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies with their head office and main activities located in one of the MRCs of Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Eligible expenses
- Training and professional support fees
- Transportation, accommodation, and registration costs for trade missions and trade shows
- Professional fees for strategic support (legal, customs, logistics, taxation, patents, etc.)
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies headquartered and primarily operating in one of the MRCs (Regional County Municipalities) of Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean.
Additional information
- Only one application per company per call for projects is permitted.
- Applicants must provide financial statements for the past two years to demonstrate profitability.
- The pre-diagnostic evaluation is mandatory before final project submission to the evaluation committee.
- Each cohort in Stream 1 is limited to a maximum of 15 companies per intake period.
Frequently Asked Questions about the ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 1 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 1. 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 ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 1?
The ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 1 supports Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean businesses in diversifying markets and developing export strategies, providing up to 75% of eligible expenses (maximum per company to be confirmed). Eligible activities include structured market development, personalized strategic support, and commercial missions to explore and grow in new markets.
How much funding can be received?
ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 1 Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was September 15, 2025.
Who is eligible for the ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 1 program?
To be eligible for the ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 1 program, you must:
Head office and main activities in a Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean MRC
In operation for at least one year
Negative direct impact from U.S. tariffs on business model
What expenses are eligible under ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 1?
Implementation of structured market diversification and expansion strategies.
Participation in personalized strategic support programs for business growth and export readiness.
Engagement in commercial missions and trade shows outside Quebec to explore and develop new markets.
Where is the ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 1 available?
The ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 1 program is available Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec.
Is the ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 1 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ÉCLO Regional Fund – Stream 1 is a Grant and Funding