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Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 10,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides technical assistance financing of $1,000 to $10,000 for studies and analysis needed to move a collective project forward. It supports external consultant services for business plans, feasibility studies, market studies, strategic planning, and other related studies.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Hiring an external consultant or specialist for project studies.
- Business planning and strategic planning.
- Market, feasibility, and pre-feasibility studies.
- Organizational diagnosis, recovery plan, and commercialization plan.
- Technical studies and related project analyses.
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Detailed consultant service offer
- Project description and organization history
- Financial partnership confirmations and contribution proof, if applicable
- Legal and governance documents, such as letters patent or bylaws
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations.
- Cooperatives.
- Social economy enterprises.
- Community or local development organizations acting as project sponsors.
Eligible expenses
- Fees for external consultants and specialists.
- Costs of studies and analyses related to the project.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Refundable taxes such as GST and QST.
- Expenses excluded by RISQ under its eligibility rules.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- The application file is reviewed by the RISQ team.
- If approved, the applicant signs the RISQ investment offer.
- Requested documents must then be sent as required by the offer.
- The first disbursement is made, followed by the final disbursement after the consultant’s final report.
- The loan is repaid when the project is completed.
Additional information
- The opening file fee is $75.
- The amount of support ranges from $1,000 to $10,000.
- The loan is repaid only if the project is carried out.
- The RISQ does not finance refundable taxes (GST/QST).
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ready for technical support Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ready for technical support. 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 Ready for technical support?
This program provides technical assistance financing of $1,000 to $10,000 for studies and analysis needed to move a collective project forward. It supports external consultant services for business plans, feasibility studies, market studies, strategic planning, and other related studies.
How much funding can be received?
Ready for technical support Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Ready for technical support program?
To be eligible for the Ready for technical support program, you must:
Collective or social economy project.
Needs external consultant services.
Start-up, expansion, or turnaround stage.
What expenses are eligible under Ready for technical support?
Hiring an external consultant or specialist for project studies.
Business planning and strategic planning.
Market, feasibility, and pre-feasibility studies.
Organizational diagnosis, recovery plan, and commercialization plan.
Technical studies and related project analyses.
Who can I contact for more information about the Ready for technical support?
You can contact Fonds RISQ by email at isabelle.cote@fonds-risq.qc.ca or by phone at 514-866-2355.
Where is the Ready for technical support available?
The Ready for technical support program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Ready for technical support a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ready for technical support is a Expert Advice