ID Gatineau — Business Support Fund
grant_single|update May 13, 2025
Gatineau, QC
Non-repayable financial support for business growth in Gatineau
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Grant and Funding
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- Manufacturing
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- ID Gatineau
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The ID Gatineau Business Support Fund provides non-repayable financial assistance of up to $25,000 to eligible businesses aiming to support growth, productivity, and market development in Gatineau. The program covers activities such as consulting services, acquisition of equipment, commercialization strategies, and facilitation of business establishment in Gatineau.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
- Non-repayable contribution of up to $25,000, excluding taxes.
- For "Volet 1: Expertise," funding covers a maximum of 50% of eligible expenses.
- For "Volet 2: Productivity and Market Development," funding covers 10% for capital expenditures and up to 50% for other eligible expenses.
- For "Volet 3: Attraction," funding covers up to 50% of the project costs.
- A maximum of three non-repayable contributions per company within three consecutive years.
- Funds cannot be used to finance projects already started or expenses incurred prior to project submission.
- Obligatory financial reporting, including providing at least an "avis aux lecteurs" financial statement and interim financial statements as per the funding agreement.
- Projects must be completed within a specified timeframe; failure may result in withdrawal of the offer.
- Contribution agreements must include specific visibility obligations for ID Gatineau.
- Projects and funding amounts are public information and may be disclosed in various publications or promotional materials.
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- Expertise projects including hiring consultants to conduct feasibility studies, market studies, sectorial studies, prospecting, and opportunities analysis.
- Implementation of strategic planning.
- Establishing diagnostics for turnaround plans and coaching.
- Improving operational efficiency of companies.
- Developing marketing strategies.
- Development of financial forecasts and cost analyses.
- Developing sustainability plans.
- Obtaining certifications for new market access or competitive advantages, including environmental certifications.
- Implementing cybersecurity plans.
- Employee retention initiatives.
- Government market access strategies.
- Productivity and market development projects relating to the acquisition of assets.
- Deployment of marketing strategies.
- Attraction projects for external companies aiming to set up in Gatineau, including site choice studies, corporate presentations, and relocation-related expenses.
grant_single_labels|admissibility
- The applicant must be a business legally constituted and registered in the Quebec Business Register (REQ).
- The business must be either in a growth phase or have strong growth potential, or be in a consolidation phase and receiving personalized assistance from ID Gatineau.
- Start-up businesses are not eligible, except for large-scale, high-value-added manufacturers.
- For Volets 1 and 2: The applicant must demonstrate a willingness to innovate and grow.
- The applicant must have a preliminary diagnostic in collaboration with ID Gatineau and clearly identified needs in an action plan developed with ID Gatineau's assistance.
- For Volet 3: The applicant must be a business from outside Quebec wanting to establish in Gatineau, or a Quebec business outside Gatineau aiming to develop new economic activities in Gatineau.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
- Legally constituted companies registered with the Quebec Business Registry (REQ)
- Companies in a growth phase or those with growth potential
- Companies in a consolidation phase receiving personalized support from ID Gatineau
- Large-scale manufacturing companies with high added value in their startup phase
- Companies from outside Quebec wishing to establish operations in Gatineau
- Companies from Quebec located outside Gatineau intending to develop new economic activities within Gatineau
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
- Projects in saturated market sectors or those that displace jobs.
- Projects replacing responsibilities of the State.
- Businesses in highly competitive sectors, unless they create wealth.
- Startups creating business plans or financial forecasts.
- Any project with controversial activities or associations.
- Projects whose expenditures were incurred before submitting to ID Gatineau.
- Consultants with ties to the applicant unless specially authorized.
- Research and development activities.
- Project-related expenses for refundable sales taxes.
- Expenses related to debt service or loan repayments.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
- Professional fees required by a consultant for projects such as feasibility studies, market studies, sectoral studies, prospecting studies, and opportunity analysis.
- Implementation of strategic planning.
- Establishment of diagnostics for recovery plans or coaching.
- Mandates aimed at improving the company’s operational efficiency.
- Development of a marketing strategy.
- Elaboration of financial forecasts or establishment of cost pricing.
- Mandates for the implementation of a sustainable development plan.
- Obtaining necessary certifications to develop a new market or gain a competitive advantage.
- Obtaining environmental certifications.
- Implementation of a cybersecurity plan.
- Workforce retention.
- Access to government markets.
- Expenses incurred by the acquisition of capital assets.
- Implementation of a marketing strategy.
- Site selection studies.
- Plans and specifications for installation and construction.
- Construction costs.
- Technical and economic feasibility studies.
- Professional fees for accessing government markets.
- Moving expenses.
- Costs related to unforeseen issues connected to implantation.
- Recruitment-related expenses.
- 25% of the rent for the first six months, up to a maximum of $5,000, excluding shared workspaces.
- Expenses related to introducing the business to key players in Gatineau's economic ecosystem, up to $5,000.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
- Companies located in Gatineau, Quebec.
- Companies from outside Quebec that wish to establish operations in Gatineau.
- Quebec-based companies outside Gatineau wanting to develop new economic activities in Gatineau.
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1
Preparation of the documentation Collaborate with the ID Gatineau staff to gather all the necessary documents for the project assessment.
Include a project sheet written in collaboration with the promoter, gathering the representative and relevant information of the project.
2
Presentation of the request
Present the project sheet to the general management of ID Gatineau for projects under $5,000.
Submit the project sheet to the Joint Investment Committee (CIC) for projects of $5,000 and more.
3
Analysis and Decision
The general management of ID Gatineau or the CIC evaluates the project, makes a decision or issues a recommendation to the Board of Directors.
Wait for the decision of senior management or the CIC regarding the approval of the project.
4
Signature of the agreement
If the project is approved, sign a non-refundable contribution agreement between ID Gatineau and the promoter.
Respect the conditions for the payment of financial assistance stated in the agreement.
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Monitoring and Compliance
Collaborate with ID Gatineau for continuous monitoring throughout the duration of the agreement.
- Provide all required information and documents for reporting to ID Gatineau.
- Participate in semi-annual meetings to maximize the chances of project success.
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- The funding is capped at $25,000 and cannot exceed 50% of the eligible expenses, with specific conditions for different types of projects.
- Multiple funding support can be obtained for up to three different projects within a span of three years, provided they meet specific criteria and separate mandates.
- Upon funding approval, projects must adhere to a visibility agreement set by ID Gatineau, including potential public disclosure of assistance and its amount.
- A detailed collaborative agreement is required prior to funding, outlining conditions and obligations for both ID Gatineau and the recipient.
- A personal guarantee from private company owners/shareholders is needed for funding over $5,000 to prevent relocation from Gatineau for five years.
- The availability of funds is not guaranteed and applications are contingent on fund availability at the time of request.
- Disbursement conditions must be met within 12 months of the offer letter, or the fund offer will be withdrawn.
- Regular semi-annual progress reviews are mandatory to ensure project success and compliance with terms.
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819 595-8002