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FTQ — Regional Funds
Offers tailored financing and support for regional SME growth
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The FTQ — Regional Funds program offers financing solutions of up to $5 million to support the growth of local SMEs. Eligible activities include working capital, market development, business succession, equipment acquisition, and financing intangible assets.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new product or service
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Expansion or growth initiatives for SMEs.
- Market development projects, including entering new markets or launching new products.
- Business succession planning or transfers, whether to management, family members, or external buyers.
- Upgrading or acquiring new equipment.
- Projects focused on financing intangible assets.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
Eligible expenses
- Working capital to support company growth
- Costs associated with market development (including expansion or new product introduction)
- Expenses for equipment upgrades or acquisition
- Financing for intangible assets
Additional information
- Financing solutions are tailored to the specific needs of each SME.
- The Fonds régionaux provides continual progress reports on the status of your investment request.
- A dedicated regional team is available to handle investment requests and provide guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions about the FTQ — Regional Funds Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the FTQ — Regional Funds. 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 FTQ — Regional Funds?
The FTQ — Regional Funds program offers financing solutions of up to $5 million to support the growth of local SMEs. Eligible activities include working capital, market development, business succession, equipment acquisition, and financing intangible assets.
How much funding can be received?
FTQ — Regional Funds Funds up to $5,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the FTQ — Regional Funds program?
To be eligible for the FTQ — Regional Funds program, you must:
Applicant must be a local SME
Project must require financing for growth, market development, succession, asset acquisition, or intangible assets
What expenses are eligible under FTQ — Regional Funds?
Expansion or growth initiatives for SMEs.
Market development projects, including entering new markets or launching new products.
Business succession planning or transfers, whether to management, family members, or external buyers.
Upgrading or acquiring new equipment.
Projects focused on financing intangible assets.
Where is the FTQ — Regional Funds available?
The FTQ — Regional Funds program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the FTQ — Regional Funds a grant, loan, or tax credit?
FTQ — Regional Funds is a Loans and Capital investments
Who are the financial supporters of the FTQ — Regional Funds?
FTQ — Regional Funds is funded by Solidarity Funds (FTQ)
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