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Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici
Supports diverse entrepreneurs driving innovation in Québec
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open Date : June 30, 2025
- Closing date : August 31, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Honorific Grants 2026 program, managed by Entreprendre ici, offers up to $25,000 per grant to support entrepreneurs from ethnocultural diversity backgrounds. It supports entrepreneurial projects focused on economic development and innovation across Québec.
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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 : 25,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : June 30, 2025
- Closing date : August 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Entrepreneurial projects led by individuals from ethnocultural diversity or immigrant backgrounds fostering economic development and innovation in Quebec.
Documents Needed
- Executive summary
- Financial statements signed by an accountant
- Proof of NEQ registration
- Proof of citizenship or permanent residency
- 2-year financial projections
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Entrepreneurs from ethnocultural diversity backgrounds
- Immigrant entrepreneurs
- Businesses based in Québec
Who is not eligible
- Projects of a sexual, religious, or political nature
- Projects related to illicit or recreational drugs
- Bar or discotheque businesses
- Businesses submitting more than one application per year
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 in the same year
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec
Selection criteria
- Description of the business
- Originality and innovation
- Market analysis and business opportunities
- Marketing strategy
- Operations plan
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Read the guide and complete all form sections in French.
- Prepare the required supporting documents in PDF format.
- Step 2: Submit online
- Complete the application form on Entreprendre ici's website.
- Upload the required documents and submit before the deadline.
- No email submissions are accepted.
- Step 3: Selection process
- If shortlisted, present the project to an independent jury.
- Finalists take part in the award ceremony.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are triaged and evaluated after submission.
- Finalists are announced before the independent jury presentations.
- Shortlisted applicants present their projects to an independent jury.
- Award recipients are announced at the ceremony.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted exclusively online in French; no email or paper submissions are accepted.
- Key documents must be uploaded in PDF format following a specific naming convention: "ApplicationName_documentname".
- Prepared tools and video tutorials are available to support applicants in completing their submission forms.
- Informational sessions, preparatory workshops, and regional tour activities are offered virtually on scheduled dates.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici Program
What is the Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici?
The Honorific Grants 2026 program, managed by Entreprendre ici, offers up to $25,000 per grant to support entrepreneurs from ethnocultural diversity backgrounds. It supports entrepreneurial projects focused on economic development and innovation across Québec.
How much funding can be received?
Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was August 31, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici program?
To be eligible for the Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici program, you must:
The business must be registered in the Quebec Enterprise Register (NEQ) by July 30, 2025.
The applicant must provide proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.
What expenses are eligible under Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici?
Entrepreneurial projects led by individuals from ethnocultural diversity or immigrant backgrounds fostering economic development and innovation in Quebec.
Where is the Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici available?
The Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici is a Grant and Funding