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ESSOR – Component 2 (Productivity Project)
Supports productivity and expansion through investment
Last Update: June 1, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open Date : March 26, 2026
- Closing date : April 1, 2027
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
ESSOR – Component 2 supports investment projects in Quebec aimed at improving productivity and expanding businesses. It can fund technological transition, modernization, production capacity growth, and the acquisition or implementation of equipment, software, and major technology solutions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : March 26, 2026
- Closing date : April 1, 2027
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Investment projects that increase production capacity in Quebec.
- Modernization of existing businesses established in Quebec.
- Technological transition projects.
- Implementation of digital solutions, including projects that may require a digital assessment.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit businesses.
- Social economy enterprises.
- Foreign businesses registered in Quebec and committed to operate there within 12 months.
- Businesses in all sectors for digital solutions projects.
- Seasonal businesses in Côte-Nord, Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Bas-Saint-Laurent, and Capitale-Nationale.
Who is not eligible
- Businesses in the primary sector, except for greenhouse production, major conditioning projects over $10M, and forest exploitation.
- Companies in mining, quarrying, or oil and gas extraction.
- Businesses in real estate, rental, or leasing services.
- Companies in construction, except productivity-related projects.
- Businesses in public services, health care, education, public administration, finance and insurance, arts, entertainment, telecommunications, broadcasting, accommodation and food services, and other services.
Eligible expenses
- Buildings: acquisition, construction, development, or expansion.
- Equipment and software acquisition and implementation.
- Costs related to major technological transitions, including cloud, business intelligence, and artificial intelligence.
- Working capital needed for the project, when support is a loan guarantee, repayable contribution, or forgivable loan, up to 20% of eligible expenses.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec.
- Côte-Nord.
- Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine.
- Bas-Saint-Laurent.
- Capitale-Nationale.
Additional information
- Management fees of at least 0.5% of the financial assistance amount apply.
- Annual guarantee fees of at least 0.5% of the guaranteed amount apply.
- Repayable contributions and loan guarantees are the preferred financing options.
- Other conditions may apply depending on the project and financing method.
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- ESSOR – Component 1AFunding for feasibility studies and investment planning
- ESSOR – Component 1BSupport for investment projects through digital transformation
- ESSOR – Component 1CSupport for investment project planning
- ESSOR – Component 3Funding for environmental footprint reduction projects
- ESSOR – Component 4Supports Quebec companies in global supply chain integration
- Support for the Completion of Investment ProjectsSupport for investment and digital transition projects
Frequently Asked Questions about the ESSOR – Component 2 (Productivity Project) Program
What is the ESSOR – Component 2 (Productivity Project)?
ESSOR – Component 2 supports investment projects in Quebec aimed at improving productivity and expanding businesses. It can fund technological transition, modernization, production capacity growth, and the acquisition or implementation of equipment, software, and major technology solutions.
How much funding can be received?
ESSOR – Component 2 (Productivity Project) Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is April 1, 2027. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the ESSOR – Component 2 (Productivity Project) program?
To be eligible for the ESSOR – Component 2 (Productivity Project) program, you must:
For-profit or social economy enterprise.
Registered and operating in Quebec.
Minimum $100,000 eligible project.
What expenses are eligible under ESSOR – Component 2 (Productivity Project)?
Investment projects that increase production capacity in Quebec.
Modernization of existing businesses established in Quebec.
Technological transition projects.
Implementation of digital solutions, including projects that may require a digital assessment.
Who can I contact for more information about the ESSOR – Component 2 (Productivity Project)?
You can contact Investissement Québec (IQ).
Where is the ESSOR – Component 2 (Productivity Project) available?
The ESSOR – Component 2 (Productivity Project) program is available the province of Quebec.