INNOGEC
INNOGEC is intended for Québec-based social businesses from all sectors, including co-operatives and non-profit organizations, that are part of the social economy, along with promoter groups seeking to set up these types of businesses.
Overview
The INNOGEC fund offers non-repayable contributions of up to $15,000 to cover up to 40% of the professional fees for strategic and analytical consulting services. The program aims to support Québec-based social businesses by making professional management consulting and governance services more accessible.
At a glance
Funding available
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Optimize production processes
- Varies by project
Eligible candidates
- All industries
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-profit
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Canadians
- Culture and Arts
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- All structures
- Local
- Regional
Next Steps
Activities funded
INNOGEC fund supports activities aimed at providing strategic assistance to social enterprises in Quebec. The focus is on enhancing business operations through professional consulting services in various areas of business management.
- Analysis of service production costs.
- Financial analysis.
- Development of new services.
- Business diagnosis.
- Market research, development of new markets, and costing exercise.
- Human resource management.
- Organization and processes improvement.
- Business plan development.
- Strategic planning.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
INNOGEC is intended for Québec-based social businesses from all sectors, including co-operatives and non-profit organizations, that are part of the social economy, along with promoter groups seeking to set up these types of businesses.Who is not eligible
This grant does not specify any particular types of companies or industries that are ineligible apart from those not fitting the eligibility criteria. Funding is directed towards Quebec-based social enterprises and groups setting up these entities.
Eligible expenses
This fund supports initiatives aimed at enhancing governance and management consulting services for social enterprises. The eligible projects focus on strategic and analytical consulting to improve business operations and planning.
- Analysis of service production costs.
- Financial analysis.
- Development of new services.
- Business diagnosis.
- Market research, development of new markets and costing exercise.
- Human resource management.
- Organization and processes.
- Business plan preparation.
- Strategic planning.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is designed for social enterprises whose head offices are specifically located in a designated area. Eligible locations are limited to organizations that fulfill specific regional criteria.
- Organizations headquartered in Montréal, Québec.
Selection criteria
The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on the eligibility conditions and the impact of the project on the development of the business and its social, cultural, or economic contribution.
How to apply
- Step 1: Verify Eligibility
- Ensure your business is a Québec-based social enterprise, co-operative, or non-profit organization.
- Check that your organization is receiving support from PME MTL.
- Step 2: Gather Required Documents
- Obtain your constitutional status documents.
- Prepare the latest financial statements of your organization.
- Create a list of members of your Board of Directors.
- Develop a professional services offer that aligns with INNOGEC’s eligible projects.
- Collect any other relevant documents that support your application.
- Step 3: Complete Application Form
- Download and fill out the INNOGEC application form in French.
- Step 4: Email Submission
- Compile all the completed forms and required documents.
- Send your full application to innogec@filaction.qc.ca.
- Step 5: Confirm Submission
- Visit the provided website to check for feedback or additional instructions regarding your application status.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- This fund is specifically aimed at projects that require the expertise of external consultants for strategic purposes.
- Legal registration in the Registre des Entreprises du Québec is mandatory.
- Projects must demonstrate the contribution to both the development of the business and its broader social, cultural, or economic impact.
- The French language Charter governs the consultation of English-language content for this application process.