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Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 2 — Financial Assistance
Support for northern tourism projects
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Funding available
$ 600,000
Deadline
Unspecified
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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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
- Up to 65% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec
- 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
- 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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Sport fishing.
- Tourist accommodation combined with activities related to the nature-culture-adventure axis.
- Any activity that showcases wildlife potential in outfitting operations.
- Adventure tourism and ecotourism.
- Indigenous tourism, any original combination of these categories, or any other tourism product such as accommodation, an attraction, a festival or food services, when it has a structuring link with outfitting operations, adventure tourism and ecotourism, or 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 organizations (FPOs).
- Non-profit organizations (NPOs).
- Cooperatives.
- Municipal organizations.
- Indigenous communities and nations recognized by the National Assembly, as well as any grouping of these types of enterprises.
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
Selection criteria
- Strong focus on nature-culture-adventure.
- Clear and precise project presentation.
- Business potential and market fit.
- Financial management and positive local economic impact.
- Commitment to sustainable and eco-responsible practices.
How to apply
- Submit a complete file during the call for projects.
- Check whether you are among the eligible applicants and review the admissible project types and selection criteria.
- Contact the regional tourism association to obtain the application form during the call for projects.
- Participate in an individual interview if invited.
- Sign the agreement letter formalizing participation in the support pathway.
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
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 2 — Financial Assistance Program
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 $600,000 per project.
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 activities related to the nature-culture-adventure axis.
Any activity that showcases wildlife potential in outfitting operations.
Adventure tourism and ecotourism.
Indigenous tourism, any original combination of these categories, or any other tourism product such as accommodation, an attraction, a festival or food services, when it has a structuring link with outfitting operations, adventure tourism and ecotourism, or Indigenous tourism.
Who can I contact for more information about the Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 2 — Financial Assistance?
You can contact Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED) 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.
Is the Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 2 — Financial Assistance a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 2 — Financial Assistance is a Grant and Funding