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INNOGEC

Last Update: March 4, 2026
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Supports consulting and governance services for Montréal social enterprises
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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
Financing goals
    Increasing community impact
    Strengthening governance
    Optimize production processes
    See more
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Montreal
  • Montréal
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • Social economy enterprise
  • Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Culture and Arts
  • Social Services
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Local
  • Regional

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.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 7,000
Strategic planning for small artisanal bakery
$ 9,000
Financial analysis and costing exercise for a nonprofit
$ 20,000
Business diagnosis for community health clinic
$ 15,000
Human resource management consultancy for tech startup
$ 20,000
Development of new services for a social enterprise
$ 15,000
Market research to expand eco-friendly products

Eligibility

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and proposed activities.

  • The applicant must be receiving financial support from PME MTL.
  • The applicant must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
  • The applicant must be legally constituted and registered in the Registre des Entreprises du Québec (REQ).
  • The applicant must have its head office in Montréal.
  • The applicant must be a social enterprise, incorporated as a cooperative or non-profit organization with a commercial activity.
  • The project must involve calling up external consultants for strategic assistance.
  • The project must involve the payment of professional fees made by a specialized organization.
  • The applicant must demonstrate the availability of additional financial resources to complete the financial package for the project.
  • The applicant must demonstrate management experience, knowledge, and skills.
  • The applicant must fill out the application form and present the supporting documents for the project.

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

1

Eligibility Check

  • Ensure that your business is a recognized collective enterprise (cooperative or non-profit organization) with a commercial activity.
  • Check that your business is legally incorporated and registered with the Quebec Enterprise Register (REQ).
  • Confirm that your head office is located in the Montreal area and that you are supported by PME MTL.
2

Collection of required documents

  • Fill out the INNOGEC application form in Excel format.
  • Prepare your incorporation status.
  • Gather your recent financial statements.
  • Draft a list of board members.
  • Obtain a service offer from a professional.
  • Include other relevant documents that support your project.
3

Submission of the application

  • Send your complete request by email to the address: innogec@filaction.qc.ca.
  • Check all information and documents before sending.
4

Consultation of deadlines

Visit the website https://fonds-innogec.com/ to find out the upcoming submission deadlines.
5

Follow-up after submission

Contact your service center for any questions or follow-up regarding your request.

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.

Contacts

innogec@filaction.qc.ca 
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