How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the INNO-CENTRE?

INNO-CENTRE is funded by Inno-Centre

What are INNO-CENTRE's eligibility criterias?

The company must operate in one of the specified business sectors, such as technologies, creative industries, or aeronautics.

INNO-CENTRE

Last Update: January 24, 2025

QC, Canada

Business advice for innovative SMEs in Quebec

INNO-CENTRE at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : July 27, 2021

Financing Type

Expert Advice

Eligible Industries

All industries

Grant Providers

Inno-Centre

Status

Open

Overview of the INNO-CENTRE program

If your SME is in one of the identified sectors, you can get access to expertise, like marketing, financial management, or sales optimization to help you meet your growth and performance objectives.

Eligible projects & activities

Inno-centre offers consulting services tailored to support various projects focused on business growth and optimization across multiple sectors. These services address strategic, operational, and financial areas critical to the success of SMEs.

Strategic planning for assessing business direction and goals.
Governance enhancement to improve business integrity and transparency.
Financial management assistance for robust and effective financial operations.
Business transfer and succession planning for ensuring continuity.
Human resource management focusing on talent attraction and retention.
Optimization of operations and logistics for increased efficiency.
Sales optimization strategies to enhance market reach and growth.
Marketing and communications strategies for effective consumer engagement.
Assistance with digital transformation to integrate advanced technologies.
Guidance on ESG fundamentals and sustainable business practices.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 68,000

Enhance our marketing strategy using advanced digital analytics and tools

$ 60,000

Develop a strategic plan for business growth focusing on sustainability and market expansion

$ 96,000

Digitally transform our operations by integrating cloud computing solutions

$ 40,000

Implement an AI-based inventory management system to reduce waste and optimize stock levels

$ 80,000

Optimize logistics and operations to improve delivery efficiency and reduce costs

$ 48,000

Implement a CRM system to enhance customer relationships and sales processes

Eligibility criteria of the INNO-CENTRE program

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Who is eligible?

This grant primarily targets businesses and SMEs across various sectors including food, aeronautics, retail, services, creative industries, innovative manufacturing, transportation, logistics, and technologies.

Businesses in the food sector are eligible to apply.
Companies involved in aeronautics activities can seek this grant.
Retail industry organizations looking to expand or optimize operations are eligible.
Service industry businesses with innovative approaches can apply.
Entities in the creative industries focusing on innovative solutions are eligible.
Innovative manufacturing companies implementing new technologies can apply.
Businesses in the transportation and logistics sector optimizing their operations are eligible.
Technology companies advancing in digital transformation and ESG fundamentals are eligible.

Eligible expenses

Eligible projects for this grant focus on optimizing business operations and leveraging technological advancements to drive sustainable growth, particularly in transportation and logistics. The activities must align with strategic objectives to enhance efficiency and competitiveness in these sectors.

Strategic planning and governance optimization for business growth.
Financial management systems and performance indicator setups.
Business transfer and succession planning for ensuring continuity.
Human resources strategies for attraction, retention, and talent development.
Optimization of operations and logistics to improve supply chain efficiency.
Sales optimization techniques to expand market reach and increase revenue.
Marketing and communications planning for improved brand visibility.
Digital transformation initiatives, including AI and automation adoption.
Implementation of ESG and sustainable development goals.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The consulting services focus on strategic planning, governance, financial and human resource management, business transfer, operations/logistics optimization, sales and marketing enhancement, and digital transformation.
The grant supports projects that leverage technological advancements like artificial intelligence and robotic process automation.
Emphasis is placed on integrating ESG fundamentals and sustainable development practices within business operations.

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