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REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit

Money to support business growth in Quebec
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : July 9, 2024
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

Your organization could get a financial contribution to assist businesses at all stages of development in scaling up and becoming more globally competitive. Investments will focus on enhancing business support networks for under-represented groups includi

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open Date : July 9, 2024

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Rural or Northern Residents
  • Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Higher Education
  • Research
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Employment and Training
  • Business Associations
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Nonprofits / charities
  • Academia / students
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Municipal
  • Regional

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

The grant aims to create an innovation-friendly environment that boosts entrepreneurial growth and productivity in various Canadian regions. Eligible projects emphasize collaboration, technological advancement, and regional economic integration.

  • Encouraging closer connections among different ecosystem players.
  • Fostering the creation, growth, and maintenance of regional clusters.
  • Attracting foreign investment into the region.
  • Supporting the transfer of technology and knowledge to businesses.
  • Facilitating acquisition of cutting-edge equipment by research centers, educational institutions, and incubators or accelerators.
  • Offering innovation support services.
  • Recruiting highly skilled resources to enhance businesses' innovation capacity.
  • Promoting partnerships, alliances, and the formation of industrial clusters.
  • Creating or developing associations, alliances, or partnerships for networking.
  • Providing services aimed at attracting foreign direct investment to Quebec.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations (NPOs) that deliver services or generate benefits for businesses, business incubators and accelerators, municipalities and regional county municipalities (RCMs), groups or associations such as NPOs, businesses, post-secondary institutions, and consortia, as well as Indigenous organizations. Eligibility extends to SMEs or NPOs located in economically vulnerable RCMs or in Montréal’s East End, which may qualify for flexible program conditions. However, entities like retail businesses, food services, transportation services, housing construction, daycare services, hair and beauty salons, and nightlife establishments are not eligible.

Who is not eligible

This grant excludes certain companies and industries due to their main activity or sector. The restrictions aim to focus funding on fostering innovation-friendly entrepreneurial environments.

  • Retail businesses, including clothing stores, grocery stores, and automobile sales and maintenance outlets.
  • Food services, such as restaurants and cafés.
  • Transportation services.
  • Housing construction.
  • Daycare services.
  • Hair and beauty salons.
  • Nightclubs, bars, and cabarets.

Eligible expenses

This grant supports initiatives that encourage innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurship in various sectors. Eligible projects focus on fostering regional growth and attracting investment through advanced resources and partnerships.

  • Transfer of technology and knowledge to businesses.
  • Acquisition of cutting-edge equipment by recognized research centres and educational institutions, and incubators or accelerators.
  • Innovation support services.
  • Recruiting of highly skilled resources to increase businesses’ innovation capacity.
  • Establishment of partnerships, alliances, and industrial clusters.
  • Creation or development of associations, alliances, or partnerships to promote ties and networking.
  • Services aimed at attracting foreign direct investment to Quebec.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is intended for non-profit organizations operating within Quebec, as indicated by the mention of regional clusters and foreign investment in Quebec. However, specific geographical areas within Quebec are not explicitly listed in the provided information.

  • Non-profit organizations operating in Quebec.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

  • Financial assistance is non-repayable and usually covers up to 90% of authorized costs (50% for capital projects).
  • Projects in economically vulnerable areas or in Montréal's East End may be eligible for flexible program conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions about the REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — 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 — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit?

Your organization could get a financial contribution to assist businesses at all stages of development in scaling up and becoming more globally competitive. Investments will focus on enhancing business support networks for under-represented groups includi

How much funding can be received?

REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit program?

To be eligible for the REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit program, you must: The applicant must be a non-profit organization (NPO) providing services or benefits to businesses. The project must aim to foster closer ties among ecosystem players, create regional clusters, or attract foreign investment. The applicant could be a business incubator, accelerator, municipality, regional county municipality, Indigenous organization, or an association.

What expenses are eligible under REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit?

The grant aims to create an innovation-friendly environment that boosts entrepreneurial growth and productivity in various Canadian regions. Eligible projects emphasize collaboration, technological advancement, and regional economic integration. Encouraging closer connections among different ecosystem players. Fostering the creation, growth, and maintenance of regional clusters. Attracting foreign investment into the region. Supporting the transfer of technology and knowledge to businesses. Facilitating acquisition of cutting-edge equipment by research centers, educational institutions, and incubators or accelerators. Offering innovation support services. Recruiting highly skilled resources to enhance businesses' innovation capacity. Promoting partnerships, alliances, and the formation of industrial clusters. Creating or developing associations, alliances, or partnerships for networking. Providing services aimed at attracting foreign direct investment to Quebec.

Who can I contact for more information about the REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit?

You can contact Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED).

Where is the REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit available?

The REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit a grant, loan, or tax credit?

REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit is a Grant and Funding

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