grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
grant_single|grantors
  • Government of Canada
  • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels|preview

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

grant_single_labels|projects

There are eligible projects and activities for this grant.
Eligible activities include:
  • Acquisition of digital production equipment or machinery and infrastructure
  • Assessment, adaptation, or adoption of new technologies or production processes
  • Boosting productivity through activities like commercialization, market development, and technology showcasing
  • Implementation of commercialization strategies such as participating in trade fairs and hiring marketing staff
  • Adoption of best management practices and systems
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$42,500

Calgary
Diversifying market presence through a new online platform in Calgary.

$27,500

Montreal
Implementing a new digital inventory management system and training staff in Montreal.

$37,500

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

$62,500

Vancouver
Upgrading production machinery for a chocolate factory in Vancouver.

$35,000

Halifax
Implementing best management practices and upgrading IT infrastructure in Halifax.

$137,500

Ottawa
Adopting new robotic technology for manufacturing in Ottawa.

grant_single_labels|admissibility

Eligibility criteria for this grant:
  • Examples of eligible clients include SMEs, Co-ops, Business associations, Non-profit organizations (NPOs), Business support organizations, and Indigenous organizations.
  • Examples of ineligible clients include Retail businesses, Food services, Transportation services, Housing construction, Daycare services, Hair and beauty salons, Nightclubs, bars, and cabarets.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Eligible types of companies for this grant include SMEs, co-ops, business associations, non-profit organizations (NPOs), and business support organizations.
  • SMEs
  • Co-ops
  • Business associations
  • Non-profit organizations (NPOs)
  • Business support organizations

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant:
  • Retail businesses (e.g., clothing stores, grocery stores or automobile sales and maintenance outlets)
  • Food services (e.g., restaurants and cafés)
  • Transportation services
  • Housing construction
  • Daycare services
  • Hair and beauty salons
  • Nightclubs, bars and cabarets

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

There are eligible expenses for this grant. Eligible expenses include costs directly related to the project that are essential for implementation. Examples of eligible expenses:
  • Acquisition of digital production equipment or machinery
  • Adoption of new technologies or production processes
  • Boosting productivity through activities
  • Commercialization and market development
  • Implementation of commercialization strategies
  • Business management improvements

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

Some types of companies that are not eligible for this grant include retail businesses (e.g., clothing stores, grocery stores, automobile sales and maintenance outlets), food services (e.g., restaurants and cafés), transportation services, housing construction, daycare services, hair and beauty salons, nightclubs, bars, and cabarets.

grant_single_labels|criteria

Projects submitted for this grant are evaluated based on the expected results, viability of the business or organization, technical and financial management capacity, contribution of partners, and degree of risk.
  • Expected results of the project
  • Viability of the business or organization
  • Technical and financial management capacity
  • Contribution of partners in terms of financial resources or professional services
  • Degree of risk

grant_single_labels|register

  • Refer to the Project Submission Guide for detailed instructions on how to prepare your application.
  • Contact Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions for more information and guidance on your project.
Apply to this program