Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici

This grant provides financial support to diversify and enhance Quebec's entrepreneurial landscape by focusing on ethnocultural diversity. It awards specific financial amounts to successful candidates to bolster their innovative economic ventures.

• The grant awards a total of 24 scholarships, each valued at $25,000.
• The financial award is intended to support projects contributing to economic development and innovation across Quebec.

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific criteria associated with the applicant's profile and project objectives.

• The applicant must be an entrepreneur from an ethnocultural diversity background and an immigrant.
• The project must aim at economic development and innovation.
• The applicant must be located in the province of Quebec, Canada.
• Applicants must provide a proof of NEQ (Quebec Enterprise Number).
• Applicants must provide proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.

Who is eligible?

This grant, titled "Bourses d’honneur 2024," is aimed at entrepreneurs from diverse ethnic backgrounds who have immigrated to Quebec. To be eligible, applicants must be working on a project that contributes to economic development and innovation within any region of Quebec. Potential candidates are required to submit their applications in French through an online platform provided by Entreprendre ici. Importantly, applicants must demonstrate their status as either Canadian citizens or permanent residents to qualify for this grant.

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.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to entrepreneurs whose projects aim to contribute to economic development and innovation across all regions of Quebec. The focus is on fostering entrepreneurship among individuals from ethnocultural diversity and immigration backgrounds.

• All regions of Quebec.

The evaluation and selection of projects for the Bourses d’honneur 2024 are based on specific criteria to ensure alignment with the grant’s objectives of supporting ethnocultural diversity in entrepreneurship and promoting economic development and innovation.

• Description of the company (500 words)
• Originality and innovation (200 words)
• Market study – demonstration of business opportunities (900 words)
• Marketing plan – marketing strategy (500 words)
• Operations plan (700 words)
• Financial plan (500 words)
• Entrepreneur’s and associates’ track record (300 words)
• Quality and presentation of the application file
• Overall appreciation of the project

Additional relevant details for the Bourses d'honneur 2024 include procedural and preparatory aspects crucial for applicants.

• All applications must be submitted online in French; no email submissions are accepted.
• Ensure all sections of the application form are completed thoroughly as incomplete forms may lead to disqualification.
• Finalists will have the opportunity to pitch their projects in front of an independent jury; thus, preparing a strong pitch is essential.
• The executive summary, financial statements, and financial projections are not reviewed in the initial evaluation phase, so detailed and clear information in the application form is vital.
• Disqualification may occur if the executive summary exceeds three pages.
• NEQ (Quebec Enterprise Number) and proof of citizenship or permanent residency documents are required for submission.
• A business plan is highly recommended to strengthen the application, and resources are available to assist in its creation.