How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses, capped at $15000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Laval Économique — Innogec Laval Fund?

Laval Économique — Innogec Laval Fund is funded by Laval Economique

What are Laval Économique — Innogec Laval Fund's eligibility criterias?

Must qualify as a social economy enterprise under Quebec law. Head office and main activities must be in Laval. Must be duly registered with the Quebec Business Registry.

Laval Économique — Innogec Laval Fund

Last Update: June 6, 2025

Laval, QC

Supports consulting services for social economy organizations in Laval

Laval Économique — Innogec Laval Fund at a glance

Eligible Funding

From $5,000 to $15,000
Up to 40% of project cost

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Expert Advice

Eligible Industries

All industries

Grant Providers

Laval Economique

Status

Open

Overview of the Laval Économique — Innogec Laval Fund program

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.

Financing terms and conditions

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.

Eligible projects & activities

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 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

Eligibility criteria of the Laval Économique — Innogec Laval Fund program

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.

Who is eligible?

Social economy enterprises as defined by the Loi sur l’économie sociale du Québec

Who is not eligible

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).

Eligible expenses

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

Eligible geographic areas

City of Laval, Quebec

Eligibility criteria of the Laval Économique — Innogec Laval Fund program

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.

How to apply to the Laval Économique — Innogec Laval Fund program

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

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

Submit application to Laval Économique

Submit your completed application package to Laval Économique
Ensure all supporting documents and explanations are included as required

Committee evaluation

The INNOGEC – Laval committee will review your application
The selection of beneficiaries follows program criteria and conditions

Additional information

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.