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REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Funding for business innovation and growth through CERI program
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The grant aims to stimulate innovation and growth for businesses at various development stages, offering financial assistance up to 50% of eligible costs for SMEs and 90% for non-profits. It supports projects that promote expansion, productivity, and innovation through activities like equipment acquisition, technology adoption, market development, and management improvements.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Optimize production processes
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
This grant supports projects that aim to increase business productivity and expansion through innovation. Eligible activities are designed to enhance production capacity, adopt new technologies, and develop new market strategies.
- Acquisition of production equipment, machinery, and digital infrastructure.
- Evaluation, adaptation, or adoption of new production technologies and processes.
- Activities to boost productivity and innovation capacity.
- Implementation of commercialization and market development strategies.
- Participation in trade fairs and prospecting visits.
- Hiring marketing personnel and conducting advertising campaigns.
- Market diagnostics and studies.
- Technology showcases and demonstrations.
- Hiring resources to form high-performance teams.
- Adoption of best practices and management systems, such as integrated management software.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- SMEs
- Co-ops
- Business associations
- NPOs
- Indigenous organizations
Who is not eligible
- Retail businesses.
- Food service businesses.
- Transportation services.
- Housing construction businesses.
- Daycare services.
- Hair and beauty salons.
- Nightclubs, bars, and cabarets.
Eligible expenses
The eligible expenses for this grant are those directly related to the project's execution, deemed reasonable by DEC, and essential for its completion.
- Costs directly linked to the project's essential activities.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- Montréal’s East End
- Economically vulnerable RCMs in Quebec
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The grant is part of the CERI program, which may have wider implications or opportunities for collaboration within the program framework.
- Grants for SMEs are interest-free, implying cost savings compared to traditional financing.
Frequently Asked Questions about the REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit. 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 REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit?
The grant aims to stimulate innovation and growth for businesses at various development stages, offering financial assistance up to 50% of eligible costs for SMEs and 90% for non-profits. It supports projects that promote expansion, productivity, and innovation through activities like equipment acquisition, technology adoption, market development, and management improvements.
How much funding can be received?
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit program?
To be eligible for the REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit program, you must:
SMEs or NPOs
Project driven by innovation
Other sectors may qualify
What expenses are eligible under REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit?
This grant supports projects that aim to increase business productivity and expansion through innovation. Eligible activities are designed to enhance production capacity, adopt new technologies, and develop new market strategies. Acquisition of production equipment, machinery, and digital infrastructure.
Evaluation, adaptation, or adoption of new production technologies and processes.
Activities to boost productivity and innovation capacity.
Implementation of commercialization and market development strategies.
Participation in trade fairs and prospecting visits.
Hiring marketing personnel and conducting advertising campaigns.
Market diagnostics and studies.
Technology showcases and demonstrations.
Hiring resources to form high-performance teams.
Adoption of best practices and management systems, such as integrated management software.
Who can I contact for more information about the REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit?
You can contact Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED).
Where is the REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit available?
The REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit a grant, loan, or tax credit?
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit is a Grant and Funding