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Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 2 — Financial Assistance
Support for northern tourism projects
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 400,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2024
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Location
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The program supports tourism projects north of the 49th parallel through guidance and non-repayable financial assistance. It targets nature-culture-adventure initiatives, including sport fishing, adventure tourism, ecotourism, Indigenous tourism, and tourism linked to wilderness lodges.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
- Up to 65% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2024
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Non-financial cooperative
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
- Sports
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Sport fishing.
- Tourist accommodation combined with nature-culture-adventure activities.
- Wilderness and outfitting projects that enhance wildlife potential.
- Adventure tourism and ecotourism.
- Indigenous tourism.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Three-year financial forecasts
- Last two years’ financial statements
- Marketing plan and target market validation
- Business model and business plan
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit businesses
- Non-profit organizations
- Cooperatives
- Municipal organizations
- Recognized Indigenous communities and nations
Who is not eligible
- Government departments, agencies, and Crown corporations.
- Applicants listed in the Register of Enterprises ineligible for public contracts.
- Businesses under restructuring, bankruptcy, or insolvency protection.
- Applicants that did not meet obligations under previous Quebec government assistance.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Retail projects and restaurants.
- Gambling projects.
- Bars and alcohol sales or consumption projects.
- Projects already partly completed before the application.
- Purely cultural projects not linked to Indigenous tourism.
Eligible geographic areas
- North of the 49th parallel in Quebec, including Anticosti Island.
- Côte-Nord
- Nord-du-Québec
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Processing and Agreement
- Submit a complete application during the call for projects.
- Attend an individual interview if invited.
- Sign the agreement letter if accepted.
- Selected applicants may be asked to provide financial, business, market, and site information.
- Funding is subject to available funds and the required authorizations.
Additional information
- The program deadline is March 31, 2026.
- Support and funding depend on available funds.
- The program is managed by sectoral tourism associations with regional partners.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 2 — Financial Assistance Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 2 — Financial Assistance. 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 2 — Financial Assistance?
The program supports tourism projects north of the 49th parallel through guidance and non-repayable financial assistance. It targets nature-culture-adventure initiatives, including sport fishing, adventure tourism, ecotourism, Indigenous tourism, and tourism linked to wilderness lodges.
How much funding can be received?
Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 2 — Financial Assistance Funds up to 65% of admissible expenses, capped at $400,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 31, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 2 — Financial Assistance program?
To be eligible for the Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 2 — Financial Assistance program, you must:
Tourism project north of the 49th parallel
Linked to nature-culture-adventure
Accepted in a support pathway
What expenses are eligible under Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 2 — Financial Assistance?
Sport fishing.
Tourist accommodation combined with nature-culture-adventure activities.
Wilderness and outfitting projects that enhance wildlife potential.
Adventure tourism and ecotourism.
Indigenous tourism.
Who can I contact for more information about the Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 2 — Financial Assistance?
You can contact Tourisme Côte-Nord by email at info@ianord.ca or by phone at 1 800 567-9009, poste 233.
Where is the Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 2 — Financial Assistance available?
The Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 2 — Financial Assistance program is available Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Quebec.
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