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PSCE – Component 3
Support for Large Enterprises in Their Structural Projects on International Markets
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This component of the PSCE program is designed to assist large enterprises with their significant projects on international markets. It aims to encourage these enterprises to undertake projects that promote their internationalization
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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
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
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
- Hiring a commercial representative outside Quebec for a maximum period of 52 weeks, where the representative must be an employee of a Quebec company or a foreign subsidiary majority-owned (over 50%) by a Quebec company.
- Actions to obtain a contract outside Quebec through a call for tenders or invitation.
- Obtaining approvals, compliance documents, or certifications that facilitate export activities.
- Actions related to setting up an office, subsidiary, or joint venture abroad, or acquiring a business outside Quebec, provided the project generates economic benefits for Quebec and does not involve relocating production units.
- Development and implementation of a marketing strategy, including a digital strategy for foreign markets, as well as the development of digital and virtual tools.
- International registration of trademarks.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit companies with annual revenues of $100 million or more
- Social economy enterprises (cooperatives and non-profit organizations) as defined by Quebec's Social Economy Act, with revenues of $100 million or more
- Non-financial cooperatives with revenues of $100 million or more
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
- Companies with their head office located in Quebec.
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.
- This suspension aims to ensure the availability of funds to meet contractual commitments.
- Applicants can contact the Service d’accueil et d’information at 1 844 474-6367 for further information or questions about the program.
- A pre-qualification form must be completed before beginning the formal application process to confirm preliminary eligibility. This confirmation is not an authorization for financial aid.
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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 component of the PSCE program is designed to assist large enterprises with their significant projects on international markets. It aims to encourage these enterprises to undertake projects that promote their internationalization
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:
The company must be a for-profit enterprise, a social economy enterprise (such as cooperatives and non-profit organizations), or a non-financial cooperative.
The company must have an annual revenue of $100 million or more.
What expenses are eligible under PSCE – Component 3?
Hiring a commercial representative outside Quebec for a maximum period of 52 weeks, where the representative must be an employee of a Quebec company or a foreign subsidiary majority-owned (over 50%) by a Quebec company.
Actions to obtain a contract outside Quebec through a call for tenders or invitation.
Obtaining approvals, compliance documents, or certifications that facilitate export activities.
Actions related to setting up an office, subsidiary, or joint venture abroad, or acquiring a business outside Quebec, provided the project generates economic benefits for Quebec and does not involve relocating production units.
Development and implementation of a marketing strategy, including a digital strategy for foreign markets, as well as the development of digital and virtual tools.
International registration of trademarks.
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