Laval Économique — Innogec Laval Fund
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Laval, QC
Supports consulting services for social economy organizations in Laval
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Expert Advice
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- Laval Economique
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The INNOGEC – Laval Fund provides up to $15,000 in non-repayable financial support to social economy enterprises in Laval for professional management and governance consulting services. Eligible activities include business diagnostics, financial analysis, strategic planning, market studies, and communication strategy development.
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- Non-repayable contribution between $5,000 and $15,000, covering up to 40% of total project costs.
- Additional financial assistance of up to $10,000 may be granted by the Ville de Laval's Collective Entrepreneurship Fund for the same project.
- The combined total contribution from both funds cannot exceed 80% of the total project cost.
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- Conducting business diagnostics and strategic planning.
- Developing new services or expanding into new markets.
- Improving communication and marketing strategies, including web and social media approaches.
- Enhancing business processes, organization, or human resource management.
- Performing financial or cost analysis of services and operations.
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$ 14,000
Market study and process improvement for senior home care services
$ 14,750
Developing a digital marketing strategy for accessible arts programs
$ 14,900
Strategic planning and HR consulting for a worker cooperative grocery
$ 14,500
Comprehensive governance audit and new board policies for a foundation
$ 14,500
Financial analysis and cost review for eco-friendly delivery service expansion
$ 14,800
Strategic business plan and engineering consulting for a zero-waste shop
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- The company must qualify as a social economy enterprise as defined by Quebec's Social Economy Act.
- The company’s head office and project activities must be located or planned to be located in Laval.
- The company must be duly registered with the Quebec Business Registry (Registre des entreprises du Québec).
- The company must demonstrate financial need.
- The company must show good prospects for viability and profitability.
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- Social economy enterprises as defined by the Loi sur l’économie sociale du Québec
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- Companies that do not qualify as social economy enterprises under Quebec's Social Economy Act.
- Businesses not domiciled or primarily operating in Laval.
- Companies not registered with the Quebec Enterprise Register.
- Projects seeking operational expenses (these costs are not covered).
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- Professional consulting fees for management and governance (e.g., financial analysis, business diagnosis, strategic planning, business plan development)
- Market research and development costs (including cost analysis and new market development)
- Human resources management consulting services
- Organization and process consulting
- Communication and marketing strategy development, including web and social media strategies
- Engineering and architectural consulting services
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- City of Laval, Quebec
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- Demonstrated financial need for the project.
- Good prospects for the viability and profitability of the company and project.
- Relevance to priority emerging and promising sectors identified annually by Laval Économique.
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Confirm eligibility conditions
- Verify that your organization qualifies as a social economy enterprise as defined by the Quebec Social Economy Act
- Ensure your head office and main projects are located or planned on the Laval territory
- Confirm registration with the Quebec Enterprise Register
- Demonstrate financial needs and present prospects of viability and profitability
- Check if you operate in a privileged emerging sector identified annually by Laval Économique
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Prepare application documents
- Assemble all required documents and information demonstrating eligibility
- Prepare a complete application package detailing your management and governance advisory service needs
- Clearly state the objectives, cost breakdown, and expected impacts of the project
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Submit application to Laval Économique
- Submit your completed application package to Laval Économique
- Ensure all supporting documents and explanations are included as required
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Committee evaluation
- The INNOGEC – Laval committee will review your application
- The selection of beneficiaries follows program criteria and conditions
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- Some priority is given to emerging sectors identified annually by Laval Économique.
- The INNOGEC Laval Fund selection is determined after committee evaluation upon receipt and validation of a complete application.
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l.bainchaumillon@laval.ca
450-978-6888