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Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 1 — Support Pathway
Tourism project support north of the 49th parallel
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Funding available
$ 42,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Côte-Nord, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Incubateur-accélérateur nordique supports sustainable tourism projects north of the 49th parallel, with financial aid of up to $400,000 per business. It targets projects that strengthen the nature-culture-adventure offer, including sport fishing, tourist accommodation, ecotourism, and Indigenous tourism.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 42,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Côte-Nord
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Sport fishing.
- Tourist accommodation combined with activities related to the nature-culture-adventure theme.
- Any activity that showcases wildlife potential in outfitting operations.
- Adventure tourism and ecotourism.
- Indigenous tourism, any original combination of these categories, and any other tourism product with a structural link to one of the following three sectors: outfitting operations, adventure tourism and ecotourism, and Indigenous tourism.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Three years of financial data and forecasts
- Last two years of financial statements
- Planned marketing approach
- Business model and business plan
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit organizations (FPOs) and nonprofit organizations (NPOs)
- Cooperatives
- Municipal organizations
- Indigenous communities and nations recognized by the National Assembly
- Any grouping of these types of businesses
Who is not eligible
- State-owned enterprises and government ministries or agencies.
- Applicants listed in the RENA register or in restructuring.
- Businesses under bankruptcy or creditor protection proceedings.
- Retail, restaurant, gambling, and bar projects.
- Projects completed before the application or purely cultural projects not linked to Indigenous tourism.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Retail projects and restaurants.
- Gambling projects.
- Projects tied to alcohol sales and consumption, such as bars.
- Projects already partially completed before the application.
- Projects that are purely cultural and not linked to Indigenous tourism.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec regions north of the 49th parallel.
- Anticosti Island.
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean.
- Nord-du-Québec.
- Côte-Nord.
Selection criteria
- Strength of the nature-culture-adventure focus.
- Clear and precise project presentation.
- Business potential.
- Market analysis and fit.
- Financial capacity and sound management.
How to apply
- Step 1
- Check that your organization is eligible and that your project fits the admissible categories.
- Review the selection criteria and prepare your project file.
- Step 2
- Complete the application form on the program website during the call for projects.
- Submit the form for review.
- Step 3
- Attend the individual interview if invited.
- Sign the agreement letter if selected.
- Step 4
- Provide supporting information if requested, including financial forecasts, financial statements, market validation, business plan, and photos of the project site.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through a five-phase selection process.
- Shortlisted entrepreneurs are invited to an individual interview.
- Selected applicants must sign a letter of agreement.
- For the Acceleration pathway, the Comité de mise en oeuvre makes the final selection.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The Incubateur-accélérateur nordique offers two tailored support pathways: Start-up and Acceleration, each lasting up to 18 months.
- For the Start-up track, a maximum of 200 hours of support valued at $33,000 is available, with a $1,500 contribution required from the entrepreneur.
- For the Acceleration track, a maximum of 250 hours of support valued at $42,000 is available, with a $3,000 contribution required from the entrepreneur.
- The program includes group training sessions, personalized mentoring, and custom expert support.
- Successful applicants must participate in an interview and sign an agreement to join the program.
- The aim is to mobilize projects that contribute to local economic development and adhere to sustainable tourism practices.
- The initiative is supported by the Ministry of Tourism and the Société du Plan Nord, in collaboration with several regional tourism associations.
Contacts
Other components of this program
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- Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 2 — Financial AssistanceSupport for northern tourism projects
Frequently Asked Questions about the Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 1 — Support Pathway Program
What is the Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 1 — Support Pathway?
The Incubateur-accélérateur nordique supports sustainable tourism projects north of the 49th parallel, with financial aid of up to $400,000 per business. It targets projects that strengthen the nature-culture-adventure offer, including sport fishing, tourist accommodation, ecotourism, and Indigenous tourism.
How much funding can be received?
Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 1 — Support Pathway Funds up to $42,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 1 — Support Pathway program?
To be eligible for the Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 1 — Support Pathway program, you must:
Tourism project north of the 49th parallel.
Eligible organizations in tourism.
Project linked to nature-culture-adventure.
What expenses are eligible under Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 1 — Support Pathway?
Sport fishing.
Tourist accommodation combined with activities related to the nature-culture-adventure theme.
Any activity that showcases wildlife potential in outfitting operations.
Adventure tourism and ecotourism.
Indigenous tourism, any original combination of these categories, and any other tourism product with a structural link to one of the following three sectors: outfitting operations, adventure tourism and ecotourism, and Indigenous tourism.
Who can I contact for more information about the Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 1 — Support Pathway?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at info@ianord.ca or by phone at 1-800-567-9009.
Where is the Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 1 — Support Pathway available?
The Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 1 — Support Pathway program is available Côte-Nord, Quebec.