MRC Abitibi-Ouest — Emergence Fund
QC, Canada
Fonds Émergence supports economic diversification with non-repayable aid
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- MRC Abitibi-Ouest
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<p>Fonds Émergence is a grant program aimed at stimulating the economic diversification of the Abitibi-Ouest region by financing pre-implementation stages of major structural or investment projects. The program offers non-repayable financial assistance covering up to 50% of eligible expenses, with maximum funding of $25,000, for activities such as business opportunity evaluation, prototyping, technical and financial feasibility assessments, market analysis, product testing and certification, and patenting.</p>
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The MRC Abitibi-Ouest Emergence Fund provides financial support to foster economic diversification through funding key preparatory project stages. It offers non-repayable financial assistance to help ease the investment burden on businesses.
- Non-repayable financial assistance covering up to 50% of eligible expenses, with a ceiling of $10,000.
- For projects with eligible expenses exceeding $40,000, financial aid can cover 25% of eligible expenses, up to a maximum of $25,000.
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This grant supports activities directed towards stimulating economic diversification in the MRC Abitibi-Ouest region. It provides financial assistance for preliminary phases of significant structuring or investment projects.
- Evaluating the business opportunity.
- Defining and developing a prototype or pilot project.
- Assessing the technical and financial feasibility of a project.
- Conducting market analysis.
- Testing and certification of a product.
- Applying for patents.
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Eligibility for this grant is generally determined by criteria related to the nature of the project and its intended outcomes in line with diversifying the economic landscape.
- The project must involve pre-implementation activities for significant investment or structuring projects.
- Eligible expenses include fees related to business opportunity evaluation, prototype development, technical and financial feasibility analysis, market analysis, product testing and certification, and patents.
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Organizations or individuals seeking to avail of the Fonds Émergence grant must be focused on stimulating economic diversification in the region and should be involved in preliminary stages leading to major projects or investments.
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This grant does not specify any exclusions or restrictions related to the types of companies or industries that are not eligible to apply. All applicants are encouraged to review the specific criteria provided to determine their eligibility.
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The grant covers specific expenses associated with the preliminary stages of implementing structuring projects or major investment projects.
- Fees for business opportunity evaluation.
- Costs related to the definition and development of a prototype or pilot project.
- Expenses for assessing the technical and financial feasibility of a project.
- Market analysis costs.
- Expenses for product testing and certification.
- Patent-related costs.
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This grant is specifically aimed at supporting economic diversification within the territory of the MRC d’Abitibi-Ouest. Eligible companies must be operating within this region to qualify for funding.
- MRC d’Abitibi-Ouest
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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Contact a Development Advisor
- Reach out to a development advisor for more information on the program.
- Request assistance with understanding the application process and requirements.
- Step 2: Complete the Application Form
- Download and complete the "Formulaire Demande d'aide financière Entreprise."
- Provide detailed information on your project and expenses.
- Step 3: Assemble Supporting Documents
- Gather all necessary documentation to support your application, e.g., business evaluation studies, market analysis reports, prototype designs.
- Include any relevant certifications, patents, or expert opinions.
- Step 4: Submit the Application
- Ensure all documents are complete and signed where necessary.
- Submit the application package as instructed on the form or by your development advisor.
- Step 5: Await Confirmation
- Wait for a confirmation from the fund provider that your application has been received.
- Follow up with the development advisor if you have questions or need updates.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The grant is designed to facilitate the preliminary steps prior to the implementation of major structural or investment projects.
- The financial assistance is non-repayable, providing significant support without the need for repayment, thus reducing financial risk for the applicant.
- The program encourages leveraging local expertise by offering the reimbursement of fees related to business opportunity evaluations, technical and financial feasibility assessments, and more.
- Personalized professional support is offered to applicants throughout their entrepreneurial projects, ensuring comprehensive guidance from project conception to execution.
