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Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici
Up to $25,000 for ethnocultural entrepreneurs in Québec
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Funding available
$ 25,000
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Entrepreneurs from immigrant and ethnocultural diversity backgrounds.
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Overview
The program offers honorific grants of up to $25,000 each to support ethnocultural diversity entrepreneurs in Québec. It funds business projects that aim to drive economic development and innovation.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Newcomers to Canada
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Business creation projects.
- Business development projects.
- Projects aimed at economic development and innovation.
Documents Needed
- Executive summary
- Financial statements or tax filings
- Proof of NEQ
- Proof of citizenship or permanent residence
- Two-year financial projections
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Honorific Grants updated
The grant page now reflects updated tour dates and locations, plus a revised guidance link and process wording on the French detail page.
The main grant information remains stable, but the French detail page shows updated regional tour locations and dates. The guidance link now points to a specific registration form, and one process note has been revised from reviewing executive summary and financial statements to reviewing financial declarations and projections.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Entrepreneurs from immigrant and ethnocultural diversity backgrounds.
- Business owners planning to create or develop a business in Québec.
Who is not eligible
- Projects of a sexual, religious, or political nature.
- Projects related to illicit or recreational drugs.
- Bar or discotheque projects.
- Businesses with multiple applications in the same year.
Eligible expenses
The Honorary Scholarship Program supports projects led by entrepreneurs from diverse ethnocultural backgrounds aimed at economic development and innovation in Quebec.
- Entrepreneurial projects focused on regional economic development.
- Initiatives promoting innovation in various economic sectors.
- Projects promoting the economic integration of ethnocultural communities.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects of a sexual, religious, or political nature.
- Projects related to illicit or recreational drugs.
- Bar or discotheque projects.
- Multiple applications from the same company.
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec
Selection criteria
- Description of the business - 5%
- Originality and innovation - 10%
- Market analysis - 15%
- Marketing plan - 15%
- Operations plan - 15%
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the online application form in French.
- Step 2: Attach the required supporting documents in PDF format.
- Step 3: Submit the application through Entreprendre ici’s online platform.
- Step 4: Present the project if selected as a finalist.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first triaged and evaluated.
- 50 finalists are invited to pitch to an independent jury.
- Finalists attend an award ceremony.
- Application details must be complete and accurate.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted in French.
- Finalists must present their project to an independent jury.
- Reapplying candidates must submit updated documents.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici Program
What is the Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici ?
The program offers honorific grants of up to $25,000 each to support ethnocultural diversity entrepreneurs in Québec. It funds business projects that aim to drive economic development and innovation.
How much funding can be received?
Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici program?
To be eligible for the Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici program, you must:
Immigrant or ethnocultural diversity entrepreneur
Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or CSQ holder
Québec-registered company with Québec head office
What expenses are eligible under Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici ?
The Honorary Scholarship Program supports projects led by entrepreneurs from diverse ethnocultural backgrounds aimed at economic development and innovation in Quebec.
Entrepreneurial projects focused on regional economic development.
Initiatives promoting innovation in various economic sectors.
Projects promoting the economic integration of ethnocultural communities.
Where is the Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici available?
The Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici ?
Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici is funded by Entreprendre Ici