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Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 1 — Support Pathway
Tourism project support north of the 49th parallel
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- 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
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
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
Activities funded
- Sport fishing.
- Tourist accommodation combined with nature-culture-adventure activities.
- Outfitting projects that enhance wildlife potential.
- Adventure tourism and ecotourism.
- Indigenous tourism projects.
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
- Non-profit organizations
- Cooperatives
- Municipal organizations
- Recognized Indigenous communities and nations
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 1 — Support Pathway Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 1 — Support Pathway. 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 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.
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 nature-culture-adventure activities.
Outfitting projects that enhance wildlife potential.
Adventure tourism and ecotourism.
Indigenous tourism projects.
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.
Is the Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 1 — Support Pathway a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 1 — Support Pathway is a Expert Advice
Who are the financial supporters of the Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 1 — Support Pathway?
Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 1 — Support Pathway is funded by Government of Québec, Indigenous Tourism Québec (ITQ)