Quebec International — Business services — Get support and advice

Who is eligible?

This grant is open to a variety of businesses and professionals seeking support for establishing or expanding operations in Québec City, engaging in technological entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and international recruitment.

• Entrepreneurs and professionals looking to establish or expand their business in Québec City.
• Businesses aiming for digital transformation and modernization.
• Companies interested in recruiting international talent.
• Organizations involved in key sectors such as technology, manufacturing, and life sciences.
• Businesses engaged in selling and exporting goods or services globally.

Eligible expenses

There are eligible expenses for this grant. You can use the funds for the following:

• Recruiting international workers or students
• Improving and deploying marketing locally and internationally
• Starting or growing a business with support
• Establishing or expanding a business in the Québec City region
• Automating production lines, leveraging technology, and modernizing processes
• Participating in tailor-made activities, projects, and programs for industry development

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is specifically targeted to businesses in the Québec City region. It is designed to support and advise companies within this geographical area.

• Businesses operating in the Québec City region.

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:

• Relevance of the project to the grant objectives
• Impact of the project on the target audience
• Feasibility and clarity of the project plan
• Demonstrated capacity and experience of the applicant
• Budget adequacy and justification