How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) – Private sector?

REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) – Private sector is funded by Government of Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)

What are REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) – Private sector's eligibility criterias?

The applicant must be a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) or a non-profit organization (NPO). The applicant may benefit from the program if located in an economically vulnerable regional county municipality (MRC) or in the East of Montreal.

REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) – Private sector

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Financing to accelerate growth in Quebec

REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) – Private sector at a glance

Eligible Funding

Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

All industries

Grant Providers

Government of Canada
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)

Program status

Open

Overview of the REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) – Private sector program

Get a financial contribution to help you scale up and expand, adopt and commercialize innovative technologies and processes, or diversify your markets.

Financing terms and conditions

For SMEs: Financial assistance generally covers up to 50% of eligible costs; this amount is repayable, interest-free, with repayments starting two years after project completion.
For non-profit organizations (NPOs): Non-repayable financial assistance generally covers up to 90% of eligible costs, but is limited to 50% of eligible costs for capital projects.

Eligible projects & activities

Acquisition of production equipment or machinery and digital infrastructures.
Evaluation, adaptation, or adoption of new technologies or production processes.
Activities aimed at increasing productivity and production or innovation capacity.
Commercialization and market development initiatives.
Implementation of marketing strategies, including participation in trade shows, prospecting visits, hiring marketing personnel, and conducting advertising campaigns.
Market diagnostics and market studies.
Showcases and technological demonstrations.
Hiring resources to establish high-performance teams.
Adoption of exemplary management practices, processes, and systems, such as integrated management software.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 27,500

Implementing a new digital inventory management system and training staff

$ 62,500

Upgrading production machinery for a chocolate factory

$ 37,500

Launching a new eco-friendly product line and attending international trade fairs

$ 137,500

Adopting new robotic technology for manufacturing

Eligibility criteria of the REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) – Private sector program

The applicant must be a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), cooperative, business group, non-profit organization (NPO), business support organization, or Indigenous organization.
The project must support business expansion, productivity, and growth through innovation.
The project may involve acquisition of production equipment or digital infrastructure, adoption of new technologies or processes, improvement of productivity or production capacity, commercialization activities, or adoption of exemplary management practices.
The applicant should operate within admissible sectors such as manufacturing, food processing, information and communication technologies, multimedia, or life sciences. Other sectors may also be eligible.

Who is eligible?

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
Cooperatives
Business groups
Non-profit organizations (NPOs)
Business support organizations
Indigenous organizations
Manufacturing sector companies
Food processing sector companies
Information and communication technologies and multimedia sector companies
Life sciences sector companies

Who is not eligible

Retail businesses (e.g., clothing stores, grocery stores, automotive sales and service)
Food service providers (e.g., restaurants, cafés)
Transport services
Residential construction companies
Daycare services
Hair salons and beauty salons
Nightclubs, bars, and cabarets

Eligible expenses

All costs directly related to the project that are deemed reasonable by DEC and essential for its realization are eligible.

Acquisition of equipment or machinery for production and digital infrastructures.
Evaluation, adaptation, or adoption of new technologies or production processes.
Activities aimed at increasing productivity and production or innovation capacity.
Implementation of commercialization strategies.
Market development and diagnostic studies.
Technological showcases and demonstrations.
Hiring of resources to establish high-performing teams.
Adoption of exemplary management practices, processes, and systems.

Eligible geographic areas

Quebec
Economically vulnerable Regional County Municipalities (MRCs) in Quebec
East Montreal

Eligibility criteria of the REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) – Private sector program

The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria to ensure suitability and impact.

Expected outcomes from the project.
Viability of the business or organization.
Technical and financial management capacity.
Contribution from partners in financial resources or professional services.
Degree of risk.

How to apply to the REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) – Private sector program

Preparation of the request

Assess the eligibility of your project based on the mentioned criteria.
Prepare a detailed project description, including objectives for expansion, productivity, and innovation.
Gather the required documents, such as a detailed budget and implementation plans.
Obtain letters of support from financial partners or professional services.

Submission of the request

Access the CERI program website to find the application form.
Fill out the online application form by verifying all the information provided.
Attach all required documents to the application form.
Submit the application online before the specified deadline.

Request Follow-up

Wait for confirmation of receipt of the request by the funding body.
Prepare quick responses to any requests for additional information from the organization.

Additional information

Applicants located in economically vulnerable Regional County Municipalities (MRCs) or in Eastern Montreal may benefit from eased program conditions.
Other sectors and activities, beyond those specifically listed, may be eligible subject to assessment; applicants are encouraged to contact the program for clarification regarding their specific project.

Apply to this program