Open
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec City, Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to CAD 1 million per project, covering up to 25% of eligible expenses. It supports significant investment projects in targeted areas of the Quebec City area, including approved sectors such as manufacturing, clean technologies, life sciences, and digital technologies.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec City
- Capitale-Nationale
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Major investment projects in targeted areas of the Quebec City agglomeration and Wendake.
Documents Needed
- Funding application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private incorporated companies.
- Social economy enterprises with primarily commercial activities.
- Individually owned businesses and partnerships majority-owned by Indigenous people in Wendake.
Who is not eligible
- Social economy organizations without sound democratic governance.
- Applicants under a bankruptcy judgment that has not been discharged.
- Businesses listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts.
- Applicants with outstanding amounts owed to the City of Quebec.
- Projects that are discriminatory, controversial, or may harm the City’s image.
Eligible expenses
- Research and development equipment.
- Production equipment.
- Software and computer equipment dedicated to R&D or production.
- Leasehold improvements.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Land or building acquisition.
- Site servicing, roads, outdoor works, and building construction.
- Standard furniture and salaries.
- Regular operating costs.
- Debt payments or repayment of existing loans.
- Expenses incurred before submitting a substantially complete application.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec City
- Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures
- L'Ancienne-Lorette
- Wendake
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the City’s economic development department.
- Funding is not guaranteed even if the project is eligible.
- The amount offered depends on available funds and assessed financial need.
- Repayment clauses may apply if the company leaves the territory or stops operating.
Additional information
- The project must have a significant economic impact on the Quebec City area.
- Financing decisions may take previous public support into account.
- Amounts owed to the City may be deducted from funding payments.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Quebec City — Major projects Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Quebec City — Major projects. 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 Quebec City — Major projects?
This program provides up to CAD 1 million per project, covering up to 25% of eligible expenses. It supports significant investment projects in targeted areas of the Quebec City area, including approved sectors such as manufacturing, clean technologies, life sciences, and digital technologies.
How much funding can be received?
Quebec City — Major projects Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Quebec City — Major projects program?
To be eligible for the Quebec City — Major projects program, you must:
Private incorporated businesses.
Eligible social economy enterprises.
Projects in eligible sectors and territories.
What expenses are eligible under Quebec City — Major projects?
Major investment projects in targeted areas of the Quebec City agglomeration and Wendake.
Who can I contact for more information about the Quebec City — Major projects?
You can contact Quebec City by email at degp@ville.quebec.qc.ca.
Where is the Quebec City — Major projects available?
The Quebec City — Major projects program is available Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.
Is the Quebec City — Major projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Quebec City — Major projects is a Grant and Funding