Open
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec City, Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The program provides funding to support new business creation and structured business succession in Québec City and Wendake. Eligible support includes startup-related professional services, salaries, equipment, marketing, and building-related project costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
- Access new markets
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec City
- Capitale-Nationale
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of a first incorporated company.
- Creation of a social economy enterprise.
- Creation of a sole proprietorship or partnership majority-owned by Indigenous persons in Wendake.
- Structured business transfer through acquisition of voting shares or assets.
Documents Needed
- Board resolution authorizing the application and agreement signature.
- Completed responsible business model.
- Proof of at least $15,000 in additional funding.
- Recommendation letter from a recognized business support partner.
- Financial statements for the last three completed fiscal years, if applicable.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First-time incorporated entrepreneurs.
- Social economy organizations, including non-profits and cooperatives with mainly commercial activities.
- Indigenous sole proprietorships and general partnerships in Wendake.
Who is not eligible
- Social economy organizations without sound democratic governance.
- Foundations.
- Applicants not discharged from bankruptcy.
- Companies listed on the Registry of enterprises ineligible for public contracts.
- Applicants with outstanding amounts owed to the City of Québec.
- Discriminatory, controversial, or reputationally risky projects.
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees, consulting services, and studies.
- Startup and pre-startup costs, including initial working capital.
- Salaries for project staff.
- Equipment, asset, and property purchases or rentals linked to the project.
- Marketing, promotion, advertising, and necessary administrative costs.
- Building construction, renovation, expansion, or leasehold improvements.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Regular operating expenses.
- Charitable activities and volunteer compensation.
- Debt payments and repayment of existing loans.
- Replacement of existing government support programs.
- Expenses incurred before a substantially complete application is submitted.
- Costs for moving a business or production outside the Québec agglomeration without written consent.
- The portion of GST and QST recovered from governments.
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec City agglomeration: Québec, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, and L’Ancienne-Lorette.
- Wendake.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed under the current investment policy.
- Final funding approval remains subject to the renewal of the agreement with the Government of Québec and the availability of funds.
- Applicants may be informed of any changes to program criteria if they have already applied.
- Funding decisions are made by the duly authorized authorities of the City of Québec.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
- An eligible project does not guarantee funding approval.
- Final approval depends on available funds and City of Québec decision-makers.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Entrepreneurial grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Entrepreneurial grant. 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 Entrepreneurial grant?
The program provides funding to support new business creation and structured business succession in Québec City and Wendake. Eligible support includes startup-related professional services, salaries, equipment, marketing, and building-related project costs.
How much funding can be received?
Entrepreneurial grant Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Entrepreneurial grant program?
To be eligible for the Entrepreneurial grant program, you must:
First incorporation or structured succession.
Recognized business support required.
At least $15,000 in additional funding.
What expenses are eligible under Entrepreneurial grant?
Creation of a first incorporated company.
Creation of a social economy enterprise.
Creation of a sole proprietorship or partnership majority-owned by Indigenous persons in Wendake.
Structured business transfer through acquisition of voting shares or assets.
Where is the Entrepreneurial grant available?
The Entrepreneurial grant program is available Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.
Is the Entrepreneurial grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Entrepreneurial grant is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Entrepreneurial grant?
Entrepreneurial grant is funded by Quebec City