Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici

Q: How much funding can be received?

Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici Funds up to 25000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is 2025-08-31T23:59:00Z.

Q: Is the Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici?

Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici is funded by Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)

Q: 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.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici?

You can contact Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE).

Q: Where is the Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici available?

The Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici program is available the province of QC.

Q: Are startups eligible for the Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici program?

Yes, startups are eligible to apply for the Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici program.

Last Update: July 29, 2025

QC, Canada

Supports immigrant entrepreneurs advancing economic innovation in Quebec

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $25,000

Timeline

Open Date : June 30, 2025
Closing date : August 31, 2025

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

All industries

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

The Honorific Grants 2025 program, managed by Entreprendre ici, provides up to $25,000 to entrepreneurs from ethnocultural diversity and immigrant backgrounds in Quebec. This funding supports innovative business projects that contribute to economic development across all regions of Quebec.

Financing terms and conditions

Honorific grants of up to $25,000 are available per project.

Activities funded

Entrepreneurial projects led by individuals from ethnocultural diversity or immigrant backgrounds fostering economic development and innovation in Quebec.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 23,000

Launching eco-friendly social cleaning services for SMEs

$ 23,000

Digitization of custom artwork ordering process for artists

$ 23,000

Establishing a microbrewery testing lab with quality assurance

$ 22,000

Upgrading IT infrastructure for a cooperative support platform

$ 24,000

Developing plant-based food product line for local groceries

$ 22,000

Installation of bilingual signage and digital menu boards

Eligibility

The applicant must be an entrepreneur from an ethnocultural diversity background and an immigrant.
The entrepreneurial project must promote economic development and innovation in Quebec.
The business must be registered in the Quebec enterprise register by July 30, 2025 (NEQ required).
The applicant must provide proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residence (or Quebec Selection Certificate).

Who is eligible?

Entrepreneurs of ethnocultural diversity from immigrant backgrounds
Businesses registered in the Quebec business registry

Eligible geographic areas

All regions of Quebec

Selection criteria

Description of the business.
Originality and innovation of the project.
Market analysis and demonstration of business opportunities.
Marketing plan and market entry strategy.
Operations plan.
Costs and financing structure.
Entrepreneur’s and associates’ background.
Partnerships and network of contacts.
Quality and presentation of the application.
Overall assessment of the project.

How to apply

Understand eligibility and requirements

Review the eligibility criteria for the Honorific grants
Download and read the detailed application guide
Attend informational workshops or Q&A sessions if needed

Gather and prepare documentation

Prepare all required documents listed in the guide
Ensure the business is registered with a NEQ by July 30, 2025
Gather proof of citizenship or permanent residency
Use required templates for the executive summary and financial projections

Complete and submit the form

Access the application form online on the Entreprendre ici website
Complete all mandatory sections of the form in French
Attach all supporting documents in PDF format, properly named

Application evaluation phase

Your application will be reviewed between September 1 and October 12
The selection committee will evaluate based on set criteria
No references to executive summary or financial projections considered in this phase

Announcement of finalists

Finalists will be announced on October 20, 2025
All applicants are informed of the results

Pitch to independent jury

Finalists present their projects to an independent jury on October 29 and 30, 2025
Ensure executive summary and financial documents are ready for jury review

Grant award ceremony

The award ceremony for the Honorific grants takes place on November 13, 2025
Winners receive formal notification and their grant

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.