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

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

Last Update: July 22, 2025
QC, Canada
Financing to accelerate growth in Quebec

At a glance

Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
  • Unspecified
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open

Overview

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.

Activities funded

  • 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

  • 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

Selection criteria

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

1

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.
2

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.
3

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.
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