ESSOR – Component 1C

• Completed and signed board representative consent form
• Detailed project and financing description
• Annual financial statements for the last two years
• Compliant service offers
• Proof of francization compliance

Who is eligible?

• For-profit businesses
• Social economy enterprises
• Businesses operating in Quebec
• Foreign businesses registered in Quebec

Who is not eligible

• Companies listed on the RENA registry
• Businesses not compliant with francization requirements
• State-owned or government-controlled entities
• Businesses under bankruptcy or insolvency protection
• Businesses mainly active in weapons, fossil fuels, gambling, sexual exploitation, or tobacco and drugs

Eligible expenses

• Professional fees for external consultants
• Purchase of specialized information
• Travel, accommodation, and meal expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Human resources activities
• Business development activities outside Quebec
• Equipment installation activities
• Expenses incurred before the application is filed
• Capital, internal, debt service, and sales tax expenses

Eligible geographic areas

• Quebec

• Eligible applications are analyzed as submitted
• Additional information may be requested during review
• The ministry may limit the number of selected applications
• Approved projects receive an offer letter with payment conditions
• Any requested change must be sent in writing before the expense is incurred

• The website must be available in French.
• Applications must be complete and compliant to be accepted.
• Only applications submitted through ClicSEQUR Enterprises are accepted.
• A prequalification step is required before submitting the application.