How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is 2025-04-26T00:00:00Z.

Who are the financial supporters of the Quebec International — Selling and Exporting — Set your sights on the world?

Quebec International — Selling and Exporting — Set your sights on the world is funded by Québec International

Quebec International — Selling and Exporting — Set your sights on the world

Q: What are Quebec International — Selling and Exporting — Set your sights on the world's eligibility criterias?

The company must be interested in increasing sales in international markets. The company should seek to enhance its commercialization strategies both nationally and internationally.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Exporting advice for Quebec City businesses

Quebec International — Selling and Exporting — Set your sights on the world at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : April 26, 2024
Closing date : April 26, 2025

Financing Type

Expert Advice

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance

Grant Providers

Québec International

Program status

Open

Overview of the Quebec International — Selling and Exporting — Set your sights on the world program

Get personalized coaching and expertise in marketing, e-commerce and exporting in Canada and abroad to increase your sales opportunities and reduce risks.

Eligible projects & activities

This grant supports initiatives aimed at enhancing international sales and export strategies for businesses in the Quebec City region. Eligible projects focus on accelerating international trade and expanding market presence through targeted assistance and mentorship.

Participation in the "Parcours IME Europe" program for business mentorship to accelerate internationalization efforts.
Engagement in the "Programme d'accélération du commerce international" (International Trade Acceleration Program) to boost export capacities over a 10-month duration.
Customizable "Diagnostic à l'export" services to identify and optimize export strategies based on individual business needs.
Involvement in export-focused training and workshops to build knowledge in international logistics and certifications.
Utilization of e-commerce support services to enhance online sales platforms for international markets over a six-week period.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 20,000

Enhancing e-commerce platform for local artists to globally market their art

$ 25,000

Expanding digital marketing capabilities for a non-profit environmental organization

$ 20,000

Developing an export strategy for locally-made maple syrup products to Asian markets

$ 20,000

Setting up an e-commerce shop for traditional handicrafts from Quebec City

$ 25,000

Developing an export strategy for organic skincare products to European markets

$ 30,000

Creating an online platform to digitize food supply chains for small farmers

Eligibility criteria of the Quebec International — Selling and Exporting — Set your sights on the world program

Who is eligible?

This grant is aimed at businesses located in the Québec City region that are interested in enhancing their export capabilities and competitiveness in international markets. The programs and assistance are primarily targeted at companies that are part of the designated economic sectors, which include food and nutrition, insurance and financial services, green and smart building, electronics and optics-photonics, artificial intelligence, manufacturing, life sciences and health technologies, and information and communication technologies.

Eligible expenses

This grant supports initiatives aimed at enhancing businesses' export capabilities in the Québec City region. Eligible activities focus on improving strategies for international commerce, mentorship, and sector development.

Export support services and diagnostics.
E-commerce trade assistance lasting up to six weeks.
International commerce acceleration programs running for ten months.
Business mentorship and internationalization pathways in Europe for twelve months.
Sector-specific development workshops and activities.

Eligible geographic areas

The grant information does not specify eligible geographical areas for companies applying for the program. Based on the context provided, it is unclear which specific regions or locations are eligible.

Eligibility criteria of the Quebec International — Selling and Exporting — Set your sights on the world program

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

Demonstrated need for international sales expansion
Evidence of a solid export plan
Capacity to implement proposed strategies
Potential for successful market penetration
Compliance with grant application requirements

How to apply to the Quebec International — Selling and Exporting — Set your sights on the world program

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Check the eligibility criteria
Gather the required documents

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Fill out the online application form
Attach supporting documents

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Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The organization is recognized as a regional export promotion organization (ORPEX) for the Québec City region.
Member of Commerce International Québec, part of a network consisting of 20 ORPEX entities in Quebec.
Part of the Entrepreneurial Vision – Québec 2026 initiative that aims to establish Québec City as the entrepreneurial capital of the country.
Over $75.8 million in funding from the Government of Québec has been allocated to the Entrepreneurial Vision initiative, with an additional $19.6 million increased funding extended to March 2025.
Services include specialized training, acceleration programs, mentoring, and assistance in digital transformation.
Some programs have specific durations, like the e-commerce support program lasting six weeks and the international trade accelerator program lasting ten months.