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ESSOR - Component 5 - Quebec - Canada
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Source verified August 31, 2026

ESSOR - Component 5

Support for resilient softwood lumber sawmill investments
Offered by
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Official source: investquebec.com
Funding available
$ 10,000,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply

For-profit companies registered in Quebec

See full eligibility

Overview

Appui aux projets d’investissement favorisant la résilience des scieries de bois d’œuvre résineux offers interest-free loans to Quebec for-profit and social economy enterprises for investment projects of at least $10M. Eligible projects include production diversification, development of new value-added products, and productivity improvements such as automation, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation.
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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
  • Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 10,000,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers

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
  • All groups

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Activities funded

  • Diversification of production
  • Development of new value-added products
  • Productivity improvement, including automation, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation

Documents Needed

  • Three years of financial statements and/or forecast financial statements, as needed
  • Business plan detailing the planned investment, target market, estimated costs, financial structure, schedule, and expected contribution to resilience and financial viability
  • Proof of compliance with francization requirements, if applicable
  • Declaration of compliance with the Equal Access to Employment Program, if applicable
  • Any other document required by the ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie (MEIE) or the Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF)

Official resources

Official page

Appui aux projets d'investissement favorisant la résilience des scieries de bois d'œuvre résineux

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • For-profit companies registered in Quebec
  • Social economy enterprises within the meaning of the Act respecting social economy (CQLR, chapter E 1.1.1) registered in Quebec
  • Companies linked to, or part of, a corporate group operating a softwood lumber sawmill in Quebec
  • Companies operating a softwood lumber sawmill in Quebec

Eligible expenses

  • Acquisition, construction or expansion of buildings
  • Purchase and implementation of equipment or software
  • Expenses related to technological transformation, including cloud computing, business intelligence, and artificial intelligence
  • Working capital related to the project, up to 20%

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec

How to apply

  • Contact Sonya Cliche, Directrice principale, Programmes et Financement spécialisé, by email or at 418 222-5774.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are assessed for admissibility, analysis, and decision by Investissement Québec teams.
  • If the request is deemed admissible, the applicant must provide the requested documents.

Additional information

  • The program is administered by Investissement Québec as a mandatary of the Government of Quebec.
  • The MEIE and Investissement Québec may suspend the filing and analysis of applications without notice to protect available budget envelope amounts.
  • Applicants are invited to consult the program's normative framework for more information.

Contacts

Sonya.Cliche@invest-quebec.com
418 222-5774

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Frequently Asked Questions about the ESSOR - Component 5 Program

What is the ESSOR - Component 5?

Appui aux projets d’investissement favorisant la résilience des scieries de bois d’œuvre résineux offers interest-free loans to Quebec for-profit and social economy enterprises for investment projects of at least $10M. Eligible projects include production diversification, development of new value-added products, and productivity improvements such as automation, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation.

How much funding can be received?

ESSOR - Component 5 Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000,000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the ESSOR - Component 5 program?

To be eligible for the ESSOR - Component 5 program, you must: Be a for-profit company or a social economy enterprise registered in Quebec. Have an establishment and carry on business in Quebec for at least 2 years. Be linked to, or part of, a corporate group operating a Quebec softwood lumber sawmill, with a project integrated into at least one strategic sawmill.

What expenses are eligible under ESSOR - Component 5?

Diversification of production Development of new value-added products Productivity improvement, including automation, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation

Who can I contact for more information about the ESSOR - Component 5?

You can contact Investissement Québec (IQ) by email at Sonya.Cliche@invest-quebec.com or by phone at 418 222-5774.

Where is the ESSOR - Component 5 available?

The ESSOR - Component 5 program is available the province of Quebec.