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REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) – Private sector
Support for business growth through innovation
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides financial support to help businesses grow through innovation, productivity improvements, and market development. It can fund equipment, technology adoption, commercialization, management improvements, and other eligible expansion activities.
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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
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montréal
- 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
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Acquisition of production equipment or digital infrastructure.
- Adoption, adaptation, or demonstration of new technologies or production processes.
- Commercialization and market development activities.
- Trade show participation, prospecting visits, marketing hires, and advertising campaigns.
- Management improvements and organizational systems.
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Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- Cooperatives
- Business groups
- Non-profit organizations (NPOs)
- Business support organizations
- Indigenous organizations
Who is not eligible
- Retail businesses
- Food service businesses
- Transport services
- Residential construction companies
- Daycare services
Eligible expenses
- Equipment and machinery for production.
- Digital infrastructure.
- Technology adoption and process improvements.
- Commercialization, market development, and marketing activities.
- Hiring resources and management systems.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Debt refinancing.
- Purchases above fair market value.
- Depreciation expenses.
- Goodwill-related expenses.
- Land purchases.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- Economically vulnerable MRCs in Quebec
- East Montreal
Selection criteria
- Expected project results.
- Business or organization viability.
- Technical and financial management capacity.
- Partner contributions in money or professional services.
- Degree of risk.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program guidance
- Read the project submission guidelines.
- Step 2: Contact the program
- Reach out for information and guidance on your project.
- Step 3: Submit the project proposal
- Prepare and submit your application according to the program instructions.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed against specific project assessment criteria.
- Assessment considers project outcomes, viability, management capacity, partner contributions, and risk.
- Applicants should follow the program’s project submission guidelines.
Additional information
- Other sectors and activities may also be eligible.
- Program conditions may be eased for SMEs and NPOs in economically vulnerable MRCs or in East Montreal.
- Applicants are invited to contact the program for guidance on their project.
Frequently Asked Questions about the REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) – Private sector Program
What is the REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) – Private sector?
This program provides financial support to help businesses grow through innovation, productivity improvements, and market development. It can fund equipment, technology adoption, commercialization, management improvements, and other eligible expansion activities.
How much funding can be received?
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) – Private sector Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) – Private sector program?
To be eligible for the REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) – Private sector program, you must:
The applicant must be an SME or NPO.
The project must support innovation-driven growth.
Other sectors may also be eligible.
What expenses are eligible under REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) – Private sector?
Acquisition of production equipment or digital infrastructure.
Adoption, adaptation, or demonstration of new technologies or production processes.
Commercialization and market development activities.
Trade show participation, prospecting visits, marketing hires, and advertising campaigns.
Management improvements and organizational systems.
Who can I contact for more information about the REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) – Private sector?
You can contact Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED).
Where is the REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) – Private sector available?
The REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) – Private sector program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) – Private sector a grant, loan, or tax credit?
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) – Private sector is a Loans and Capital investments