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PSCE – Component 3
Support for international market development projects
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports large companies with structuring projects on priority international markets. It offers non-repayable financial contributions for export-related initiatives, market diversification, and consolidation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop an online presence
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 1 employees minimum
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Export-related initiatives supporting a structuring international project.
- Market diversification and consolidation in priority foreign markets.
- Export support services with specialized outreach assistance.
Documents Needed
- Pre-qualification form
- Client package
- Supporting documents requested in the application instructions
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit companies
- Social economy enterprises
- Non-financial cooperatives
Who is not eligible
- Companies operating in the following sectors are not eligible: agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining and quarrying, oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Retail trade (unless all specific criteria are met: preproduction activities, postproduction activities, and head office in Quebec)
- Finance and insurance
- Real estate and rental and leasing services
- Management of companies and enterprises
- Administrative and support services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees, including travel and accommodation expenses for external experts, in accordance with Quebec government management policies, limited to a total of $25,000 per project.
- Office or premises rental costs outside Quebec, according to government standards.
- Salary for a period up to 52 weeks for a newly hired commercial representative abroad (excluding bonuses and benefits), with a financial support cap of $45,000 and a maximum of three hires for the program's duration.
- Costs related to international trademark registration.
- Advertising expenses, social media publications, newsletter distribution, search engine marketing (e.g., Adwords), and annual fees for access to an online sales platform for the first year of operation; these expenses combined are limited to a total of $15,000 per project.
- Testing and analysis fees for obtaining approvals, compliance, or certifications that facilitate export activities.
- Expenses for the purchase of normative documents.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed by Investissement Québec International teams.
- Applications are reviewed according to sector and market priorities.
- Only selected companies receive instructions for filing their application.
- Application processing, eligibility review, analysis, and decision are handled by Investissement Québec.
Additional information
- As of February 9, 2024, the program has temporarily suspended the opening of forms and the submission of new applications for Component 3, and the reception of new requests is on hold until further notice.
- Any incomplete application received will not be processed.
- A pre-qualification form must be completed before starting the formal application process.
- If selected, companies receive instructions for submitting their file.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the PSCE – Component 3 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the PSCE – Component 3. 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 PSCE – Component 3?
This program supports large companies with structuring projects on priority international markets. It offers non-repayable financial contributions for export-related initiatives, market diversification, and consolidation.
How much funding can be received?
PSCE – Component 3 Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the PSCE – Component 3 program?
To be eligible for the PSCE – Component 3 program, you must:
For-profit, social economy, or non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue of $100 million or more
Export-related, non-recurring project
What expenses are eligible under PSCE – Component 3?
Export-related initiatives supporting a structuring international project.
Market diversification and consolidation in priority foreign markets.
Export support services with specialized outreach assistance.
Who can I contact for more information about the PSCE – Component 3?
You can contact Investissement Québec (IQ) by email at soutien.aidefinanciere@invest-quebec.com or by phone at 1-844-474-6367.
Where is the PSCE – Component 3 available?
The PSCE – Component 3 program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the PSCE – Component 3 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
PSCE – Component 3 is a Grant and Funding