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Investment Banking — Corporate Finance
Financing for cultural businesses in Quebec
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Laurentides, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Loans, loan guarantees and capital investments for cultural businesses, as well as tax credit advances for film, books, sound productions and shows.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Laurentides
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
This grant is specific to companies having their headquarters in a particular geographical area. Eligibility is determined by the company's location and operational base.
- Companies with their headquarters located in Quebec, Canada.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Any legally constituted for-profit or non-profit enterprises, except sole proprietorships unless in the field of crafts, which have their headquarters in Quebec and demonstrate that effective control is held by persons domiciled in Quebec. They must have been operational for at least one year or be operating in a new and non-competitive niche. The company must be willing to assume financial risk in the operations requiring financing and possess the necessary human and financial resources to meet all financial obligations, including loan repayment under the conditions set by SODEC.Who is not eligible
This grant excludes specific types of companies based on their legal status or primary operational structure. These restrictions are designed to align the grant support with the broader objectives of fostering certain business types.
- Individual enterprises, except those in the artisanal sector, are not eligible.
Eligible expenses
This program aims to support the financial needs of Quebec-based cultural enterprises through various financing tools. The eligible activities focus on business development, digital transformation, and ensuring the sustainability of Quebec-owned cultural businesses.
- Supporting the development of overall business activities.
- Enabling the realization of their expansion potential.
- Ensuring business sustainability through succession planning or business transfer.
- Strengthening and maintaining Quebec ownership.
- Providing financing for impactful projects.
- Supporting digital development initiatives.
Eligible geographic areas
The eligible geographic zone for this grant is Quebec, Canada.
- Headquarters must be in Quebec.
- Business control must be majorly held by individuals domiciled in Quebec.
Additional information
The Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) offers various financial instruments to support cultural enterprises in Quebec.
- SODEC provides a preferential interest rate, which as of July is 6.95%.
- The financing options available include term loans, revolving credit, loan guarantees, and in exceptional cases, project investment and equity stake.
- It emphasizes maintaining Quebec ownership and supporting business succession or transfer processes.
- SODEC offers interim financing for tax credits as part of their financial services.
- Applicants can automate their payment processes with SODEC via pre-authorized debit or credit through dedicated forms.
- Businesses are encouraged to read articles about cultural entrepreneurship on their platform for further insights and inspiration.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Investment Banking — Corporate Finance Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Investment Banking — Corporate Finance. 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.
What is the Investment Banking — Corporate Finance?
Loans, loan guarantees and capital investments for cultural businesses, as well as tax credit advances for film, books, sound productions and shows.
Who is eligible for the Investment Banking — Corporate Finance program?
To be eligible for the Investment Banking — Corporate Finance program, you must:
The applicant must be a legally constituted company, either for-profit or non-profit, but individual companies are not eligible, except in the field of arts and crafts.
Applicants must have their headquarters in Quebec and demonstrate that the effective control of the company is majority-held by individuals domiciled in Quebec.
The company must have been operational for at least one year or be engaging in new and non-competitive market niches.
What expenses are eligible under Investment Banking — Corporate Finance?
This grant is specific to companies having their headquarters in a particular geographical area. Eligibility is determined by the company's location and operational base. Companies with their headquarters located in Quebec, Canada.
Who can I contact for more information about the Investment Banking — Corporate Finance?
You can contact Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) by email at services.financiers@sodec.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Investment Banking — Corporate Finance available?
The Investment Banking — Corporate Finance program is available Laurentides, Quebec.
Is the Investment Banking — Corporate Finance a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Investment Banking — Corporate Finance is a Loans and Capital investments
Who are the financial supporters of the Investment Banking — Corporate Finance?
Investment Banking — Corporate Finance is funded by Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC), Gouvernment of Québec
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