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ESSOR – Component 4

Supports Quebec companies in global supply chain integration
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

The ESSOR – Component 4 program supports the internationalization of Quebec companies by providing financial assistance for strategic export-related activities, such as acquiring international distribution networks or opening foreign subsidiaries. Eligible projects involve capital expenses directly tied to international expansion, promising economic benefits for Quebec without job or production relocation.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Complete an acquisition or business transfer
  • Access new markets
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open continuously

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
  • Startups

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Structured and strategic export-related projects leading to significant internationalization efforts abroad.
  • Projects that provide economic benefits to Quebec without resulting in the relocation of jobs, companies, or production units.
  • Acquisition of facilities for the transit of goods, such as warehouses or intermodal transshipment sites.
  • Formation of joint ventures.
  • Acquisition of distribution networks.
  • Acquisition of companies outside Quebec.
  • Opening of a commercial office or subsidiary abroad (outside Quebec).

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • For-profit companies, including those engaged in internationalization activities
  • Social economy enterprises
  • Any sector excluding finance and insurance
  • Excludes arts, entertainment, and recreation
  • Excludes management of companies and enterprises
  • Excludes accommodation and food services
  • Excludes agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting
  • Excludes mining, quarrying, oil and gas extraction
  • Excludes administrative and support services
  • Excludes real estate and rental and leasing services
  • Excludes personal services
  • Excludes public services
  • Excludes health care and social assistance
  • Excludes retail trade, unless specific criteria are met

Who is not eligible

  • Companies operating in the finance and insurance sector.
  • Businesses in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sectors.
  • Entities engaged in management of companies and enterprises.
  • Companies in the accommodation and food services sector.
  • Organizations in the primary sector, including agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting.
  • Companies involved in mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction.
  • Businesses providing administrative and support services.
  • Entities in real estate and rental and leasing services.
  • Companies in personal services.
  • Organizations in public services.
  • Companies in health care and social assistance services.
  • Retail businesses that do not meet specific preproduction, postproduction, and headquarters location criteria in Quebec.

Eligible expenses

  • Capitalizable investment expenses directly related to the project completion, specifically:
  • Acquisition of facilities for goods transit, such as warehouses and intermodal transshipment sites.
  • Formation of joint ventures.
  • Acquisition of distribution networks.
  • Acquisition of a company outside Quebec.
  • Opening of a commercial office or subsidiary abroad (outside Quebec).

Eligible geographic areas

  • Companies must be registered and operational within Quebec.

Additional information

  • Des frais d'étude d'au moins 0,5 % du montant de l'aide financière sont exigibles de l'entreprise.
  • Un honoraire annuel de garantie d'au moins 0,5 % du montant garanti est requis.
  • Le programme est actif jusqu'au 31 mars 2025, mais le traitement des demandes dépend du volume reçu.
  • Si la demande ne peut pas être traitée avant le 31 mars 2025, une nouvelle version du programme pourrait s'appliquer.

Contacts

1 844 474-6367

Frequently Asked Questions about the ESSOR – Component 4 Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the ESSOR – Component 4. 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 ESSOR – Component 4?

The ESSOR – Component 4 program supports the internationalization of Quebec companies by providing financial assistance for strategic export-related activities, such as acquiring international distribution networks or opening foreign subsidiaries. Eligible projects involve capital expenses directly tied to international expansion, promising economic benefits for Quebec without job or production relocation.

How much funding can be received?

ESSOR – Component 4 Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the ESSOR – Component 4 program?

To be eligible for the ESSOR – Component 4 program, you must: The applicant must be a for-profit enterprise or a social economy enterprise. The enterprise must be registered in Quebec and conduct activities there.

What expenses are eligible under ESSOR – Component 4?

Structured and strategic export-related projects leading to significant internationalization efforts abroad. Projects that provide economic benefits to Quebec without resulting in the relocation of jobs, companies, or production units. Acquisition of facilities for the transit of goods, such as warehouses or intermodal transshipment sites. Formation of joint ventures. Acquisition of distribution networks. Acquisition of companies outside Quebec. Opening of a commercial office or subsidiary abroad (outside Quebec).

Who can I contact for more information about the ESSOR – Component 4?

You can contact Investissement Québec (IQ) or by phone at 1 844 474-6367.

Where is the ESSOR – Component 4 available?

The ESSOR – Component 4 program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the ESSOR – Component 4 a grant, loan, or tax credit?

ESSOR – Component 4 is a Loans and Capital investments

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