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ESSOR Program – Stream 2: Support for Investment Projects Promoting Productivity and Business Expansion
Funding for productivity, expansion and clean growth projects
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000 - $ 10,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Capitale-Nationale, Côte-Nord, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec
Overview
Financial support of up to $10M per project for investment, productivity, environmental, and international expansion projects in Quebec. The program supports feasibility studies, digital diagnostics, technology modernization, clean technologies, and internationalization initiatives.
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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
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Capitale-Nationale, Côte-Nord, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- $ 2,500,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- 250 employees maximum
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Investment projects to expand production capacity in Quebec
- Modernization projects for existing businesses
- Technology transition projects
- Clean technology and environmental footprint reduction projects
- Internationalization projects through foreign expansion activities
Documents Needed
- Detailed project description and financing plan
- Financial statements for the last two to three years, or projected statements for start-ups
- Service offers and partnership agreements, if applicable
- Proof of French-language compliance, if applicable
- Employment equity compliance declaration, if required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit companies
- Social economy enterprises
- Companies established in Quebec
- Quebec-registered foreign companies planning operations in Quebec
- Cooperatives and seasonal businesses in eligible regions
Who is not eligible
- Companies in excluded sectors such as mining, real estate, public utilities, finance, health, education, and telecom
- Companies under insolvency or creditor protection proceedings
- Publicly controlled companies and state-owned enterprises
- Companies involved in controversial weapons, fossil fuel expansion, gambling, sex-related activities, tobacco or drugs
- Companies not compliant with Quebec francization rules or listed on RENA
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees and external consulting services
- Site information, market studies, and specialized data
- Travel and accommodation costs
- Capital expenses for buildings, equipment, and software
- Working capital costs tied to the project, in eligible cases
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred before the application is filed
- Internal company expenses
- Debt service and loan repayments
- Sales taxes
- Vehicle purchases, except specialized production vehicles
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- Côte-Nord
- Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Capitale-Nationale (Charlevoix, Charlevoix-Est, and Portneuf)
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed continuously
- Only files that pass eligibility and program analysis can receive support
- Investissement Quebec handles analysis and administration with the Ministry
- A funding agreement sets the conditions before payment
- Final payment may depend on a final report and required data submission
Additional information
- Investissement Quebec administers the program on behalf of the Government of Quebec.
- A funding agreement is required before any disbursement.
- The program may be suspended without notice if budget availability must be protected.
- The program is part of the ESSOR framework, valid until March 31, 2027.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the ESSOR Program – Stream 2: Support for Investment Projects Promoting Productivity and Business Expansion Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the ESSOR Program – Stream 2: Support for Investment Projects Promoting Productivity and Business Expansion. 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 Program – Stream 2: Support for Investment Projects Promoting Productivity and Business Expansion?
Financial support of up to $10M per project for investment, productivity, environmental, and international expansion projects in Quebec. The program supports feasibility studies, digital diagnostics, technology modernization, clean technologies, and internationalization initiatives.
How much funding can be received?
ESSOR Program – Stream 2: Support for Investment Projects Promoting Productivity and Business Expansion Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the ESSOR Program – Stream 2: Support for Investment Projects Promoting Productivity and Business Expansion program?
To be eligible for the ESSOR Program – Stream 2: Support for Investment Projects Promoting Productivity and Business Expansion program, you must:
For-profit or social economy enterprise
Registered and active in Quebec
Project must be viable
What expenses are eligible under ESSOR Program – Stream 2: Support for Investment Projects Promoting Productivity and Business Expansion?
Investment projects to expand production capacity in Quebec
Modernization projects for existing businesses
Technology transition projects
Clean technology and environmental footprint reduction projects
Internationalization projects through foreign expansion activities
Who can I contact for more information about the ESSOR Program – Stream 2: Support for Investment Projects Promoting Productivity and Business Expansion?
You can contact Municipality of West Elgin by email at none or by phone at 1 844 474-6367.
Where is the ESSOR Program – Stream 2: Support for Investment Projects Promoting Productivity and Business Expansion available?
The ESSOR Program – Stream 2: Support for Investment Projects Promoting Productivity and Business Expansion program is available Capitale-Nationale, Côte-Nord, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec.
Is the ESSOR Program – Stream 2: Support for Investment Projects Promoting Productivity and Business Expansion a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ESSOR Program – Stream 2: Support for Investment Projects Promoting Productivity and Business Expansion is a Grant and Funding