Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici
- Open Date : June 26, 2024
- Closing date : August 26, 2024
Overview
The Honorific Grants 2024, offered by the Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation in collaboration with Entreprendre ici, aim to support ethnocultural diversity entrepreneurs in Québec. These grants, each valued up to $25,000, are intended for entrepreneurs planning to create or develop a business anywhere in the province. All application materials and pitches must be in French, with the submission period running from June 26 to August 7, 2024.
At a glance
Funding available
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Open Date : June 26, 2024
- Closing date : August 26, 2024
Eligible candidates
- All industries
- Quebec
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Newcomers to Canada
Next Steps
Activities funded
The 2024 Honorary Scholarships grant aims to support entrepreneurial projects focused on economic development and innovation within the ethnocultural communities of Quebec.
- Innovative entrepreneurship projects led by immigrants or individuals from ethnocultural diversity.
- Initiatives that promote regional economic development in Quebec.
- Actions aimed at increasing the reach and economic impact of local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
- Programs integrating new technologies to stimulate economic growth.
Eligibility
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.
Additional information
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.