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Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 1 - Quebec - Canada
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Source verified July 31, 2026

Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 1

Support for international business tourism in Quebec
Offered by
Government of Québec
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 200,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply

For-profit organizations, non-profit organizations, cooperatives, municipal entities, and Indigenous communities, organizations, and nations recognized by the National Assembly

See full eligibility

Overview

Volet 1 of the Fonds pour stimuler le tourisme d’affaires international supports eligible organizations in Quebec to prepare a business plan or bid book for an international business event, with up to $50,000 per project. It funds external professional fees, document printing, mailing, and filing costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
  • Access new markets
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
  • Non-profit
  • Financial cooperative
  • Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • International Activities
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Nonprofits / charities
  • Academia / students
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • International

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Preparing a business plan to support the venue of a qualifying international business event in Quebec
  • Preparing a bid book to support the venue of a qualifying international business event in Quebec

Documents Needed

  • Completed and signed application form in the original Excel format
  • Requests filed or confirmations of commitments from other levels of government

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • For-profit organizations, non-profit organizations, cooperatives, municipal entities, and Indigenous communities, organizations, and nations recognized by the National Assembly
  • Destination management organizations, economic development organizations or services, research and teaching institutions or research specialists associated with these institutions, local branches of international organizations, and other territorial, sectoral, or economic organizations related to attracting business events

Who is not eligible

  • Supplier companies, including accommodation providers and convention centres, and event agencies
  • Quebec or Canadian government ministries and agencies, including Crown corporations, and companies controlled directly or indirectly by a government
  • Companies under protection of the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act or the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, companies listed in the RENA registry, and companies that failed to meet obligations after prior financial assistance warnings in the previous two years
  • Political parties

Eligible expenses

  • External professional fees for consulting, writing, translation, proofreading, photo research, infographics and layout, documentary research, legal or accounting services, and other pre-approved fees
  • Printing of documents
  • Mailing costs
  • Filing fees

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Motivation trips

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec

Selection criteria

  • Quality of the application
  • Realistic budget
  • Potential impact and reach
  • Potential recurrence and fit with the host destination's capacity
  • Alignment with Quebec priority sectors, innovation zones, industrial clusters, or high-potential tourism sectors, and planned sustainable and responsible practices

How to apply

  • Step 1
    • Read the applicant guide.
  • Step 2
    • Complete the application form in the original Excel format.
    • Gather the required supporting documents.
  • Step 3
    • Send the application by email to fstai@tourismelaval.com.
  • Step 4
    • Wait for the review, decision, and funding agreement if approved.

Processing and Agreement

  • Incomplete files at the start of the analysis period are not processed and are deferred to the next period, if applicable.
  • Tourisme Laval carries out a preliminary review and may ask questions.
  • The committee director analyzes admissibility, relevance, and financial aspects and makes a decision.
  • An acceptance or refusal letter is sent, and retained projects sign a funding agreement with Tourisme Laval.
  • For Volet 1, the first payment is 60% after signing, and the balance is paid at the end of the project after receipt of a signed results statement and a copy of the bid book or business plan.

Additional information

  • The program is administered by Tourisme Laval.

Contacts

fstai@tourismelaval.com
438 508-0830

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 1 Program

What is the Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 1?

Volet 1 of the Fonds pour stimuler le tourisme d’affaires international supports eligible organizations in Quebec to prepare a business plan or bid book for an international business event, with up to $50,000 per project. It funds external professional fees, document printing, mailing, and filing costs.

How much funding can be received?

Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 1 Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 1 program?

To be eligible for the Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 1 program, you must: For-profit organizations, non-profit organizations, cooperatives, municipal entities, and Indigenous communities, organizations, and nations recognized by the National Assembly. Legally constituted in Quebec. Active in the events sector.

What expenses are eligible under Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 1?

Preparing a business plan to support the venue of a qualifying international business event in Quebec Preparing a bid book to support the venue of a qualifying international business event in Quebec

Who can I contact for more information about the Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 1?

You can contact Government of Québec by email at fstai@tourismelaval.com or by phone at 438 508-0830.

Where is the Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 1 available?

The Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 1 program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 1 a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 1 is a Grant and Funding