INNOGEC

Q: How much funding can be received?

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

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the INNOGEC?

INNOGEC is funded by City of Montreal (MTL), PME MTL

Q: Who is eligible for the INNOGEC program?

To be eligible for the INNOGEC program, you must: • The business must be legally registered in the Registre des Entreprises du Québec (REQ) and 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 applicant must demonstrate additional financial resources and management capabilities.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the INNOGEC?

You can contact City of Montreal (MTL) by email at innogec@filaction.qc.ca .

Q: Where is the INNOGEC available?

The INNOGEC program is available the province of QC.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Montréal, QC

Supports consulting and governance services for Montréal social enterprises

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Expert Advice

Eligible Industries

All industries

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

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.

Financing terms and conditions

This grant provides financial assistance to facilitate access to professional management consulting for social enterprises in Québec. The funding aims to ensure that businesses receive necessary strategic and analytical support by covering a significant portion of associated costs.

Non-repayable contributions of up to $15,000 per intervention.
Coverage of up to 40% of the total cost of professional fees.

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:

$ 20,000

Business diagnosis for community health clinic

$ 15,000

Market research to expand eco-friendly products

$ 7,000

Strategic planning for small artisanal bakery

$ 9,000

Financial analysis and costing exercise for a nonprofit

$ 20,000

Development of new services for a social enterprise

$ 15,000

Human resource management consultancy for tech startup

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

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.

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.

Submission of the application

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

Consultation of deadlines

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

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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Frequently Asked Questions about the INNOGEC Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the INNOGEC. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.