Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici
Last Update: July 29, 2025
QC, Canada
Supports immigrant entrepreneurs advancing economic innovation in Quebec
Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici 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
Grant Providers
- Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Program status
Open
Overview of the Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici program
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.
Eligible projects & activities
- 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 criteria of the Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici program
- 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
Eligibility criteria of the Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici program
- 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 to the Honorific grants 2025 – Entreprendre ici program
1
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
2
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
3
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
4
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
5
Announcement of finalists
- Finalists will be announced on October 20, 2025
- All applicants are informed of the results
6
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
7
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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