How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $100000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who are the financial supporters of the PSCE – Component 3?

PSCE – Component 3 is funded by Government of Canada, Gouvernement du Québec, Investissement Québec (IQ)

What are PSCE – Component 3's eligibility criterias?

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.

PSCE – Component 3

grant_single|update April 19, 2025

QC, Canada

Support for Large Enterprises in Their Structural Projects on International Markets

grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single_labels|preview

grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions

grant_single_labels|projects

grant_single_labels|admissibility

grant_single_labels|criteria

grant_single_labels|apply

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

grant_single_labels|documents

grant_single_labels|contact

grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing

grant_single|maxCount
grant_single|projectCostPercent

grant_single|deadlines

grant_single|openingDate March 1, 2021
grant_single|closingDate February 9, 2024

grant_single|financingType

Grant and Funding

grant_single|eligibleIndustries

grant_single|allIndustries

grant_single|grantors

Government of Canada
Gouvernement du Québec
Investissement Québec (IQ)

grant_single|status

grant_card_status|closed

grant_single_labels|preview

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

grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions

Maximum aid granted: up to $100,000 per company, per year
Minimum eligible expenses required: $100,000
Minimum contribution from private sources: 25% of the total project cost
Cumulative ceiling of government aid: 65% of eligible expenses

grant_single_labels|projects

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.

grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$ 100,000

Hiring a representative to explore European markets

$ 80,000

Obtaining certification for exporting medical devices

$ 100,000

Launching a subsidiary to enter Southeast Asian markets

grant_single_labels|admissibility

The eligibility criteria for this grant are focused on the type of enterprise and the sectors that are admissible, alongside specific project requirements.

Enterprise must be a for-profit company, an economic social enterprise (cooperatives and NPOs), or a non-financial cooperative.
Enterprise must have annual revenues of over $100 million.
All sectors are eligible except:
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting
Mining, quarrying, oil, and gas extraction
Utilities
Retail trade (unless meeting three specific criteria)
Finance and insurance
Real estate and rental 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)
Retail trade is eligible if it:
Engages in pre-production activities (e.g., product development)
Engages in post-production activities (e.g., marketing and distribution)
Has its headquarters in Quebec
Projects must involve export-related activities and not be recurring activities for the enterprise.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

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

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

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)

grant_eligibility_criteria|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.

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

Companies with their head office located in Quebec.

grant_single_labels|criteria

Relevance of the project in relation to the company's business model.
Company's capacity to carry out the project based on its financial and human resources.
Situation of the company, including whether financial assistance is a determining factor for proceeding with the project.
Potential benefits of the project for Quebec in terms of employment and investments.
Alignment with established government priorities in the area of exportation, where applicable.

grant_single_labels|apply

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

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.