SODEC — Support for innovative initiatives

• Application form in SOD@ccès
• Applicant declaration signed by the authorized signatory
• Project implementation plan
• Budget grid
• Supplier quotes for project services
• Financial statements
• Corporate documents and shareholder information
• Organizational chart and CVs of company leaders

Who is eligible?

• Legally constituted for-profit companies and non-profit organizations.
• Businesses primarily active in SODEC’s sectors of activity.
• Businesses whose head office and principal establishment are in Quebec.

Who is not eligible

• Individual businesses, except in the field of arts and crafts.

Eligible expenses

• Specialized service fees.
• Project production and implementation costs.
• Direct labour costs assigned to the project.
• Project-specific materials and equipment.
• Specialized information needed for the project.
• Prototyping expenses.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Expenses incurred before the application is submitted.
• Regular operating and administrative expenses, except for collaborative innovation projects.
• Costs already supported by another SODEC funding program.
• Per diems, representation expenses, and recurring software subscription or update fees.

Eligible geographic areas

• Quebec

• Applications are reviewed by SODEC professionals, with external opinions used if needed.
• Projects are assessed against relevance, feasibility, risk, and expected benefits.
• Funding is subject to available SODEC resources and required approvals.
• A financial assistance agreement must be signed before funding is paid.
• A final report is required before the last payment is released.

• Projects must respect applicable laws and government policies, including those related to violence, sexism, pornography, and discrimination.
• Beneficiaries may be required to provide records and information for SODEC evaluations for up to five years after receiving support.
• SODEC encourages sustainable development and green business practices.