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PAPDE — Component 2 : Support for the development of strategic sectors and regions
Support the economic development of strategic sectors and regions
Last Update: March 24, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The "Support for the Development of Strategic Sectors and Regions" program aims to support structuring economic projects that promote the development of strategic sectors and regions. It offers a non-repayable grant of up to $1,000,000 per organization, per year, for activities such as conducting studies, mobilization, and promotion.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
- International
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Conducting technological, commercial, or competitive positioning studies of a sector.
- Performing studies or analyses on themes, issues, or common needs among multiple companies within a sector or associated sectors.
- Carrying out feasibility studies necessary for project planning that could positively impact sector development.
- Organizing forums, seminars, conferences, or colloquiums, and holding recognition activities.
- Establishing and managing networks for exchange, collaboration, and support to enhance sector competitiveness.
- Developing training content.
- Producing informational and management materials or tools.
- Implementing sectoral development agreements.
- Preparing and executing a branding strategy for a sector.
- Conducting promotional activities in Quebec, including organizing trade shows or matchmaking events.
- Organizing missions that facilitate knowledge acquisition in research and innovation for sectoral enterprises.
- Engaging in international promotional activities, training, or coaching to prepare promotional tools for foreign market development.
- Initiating steps towards establishing international partnerships.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations (NPOs)
- Cégeps
- Collegiate technology transfer centers
- Universities in Quebec
- Research centers in Quebec
- Businesses
- Cities
- Municipalities
- Regional county municipalities (MRC)
- Organizations with activities similar to municipal institutions
- NPOs constituted under the Cities and Towns Act
Who is not eligible
- Companies that are state-owned or controlled directly or indirectly by a municipal, provincial, or federal government.
- Entities that are majority-owned by a state-owned company.
- Organizations that are in bankruptcy or insolvency.
- Enterprises registered in the Register of Ineligible Enterprises for Public Contracts (RENA).
- Companies committing ethical breaches or offering products/services harming the integrity or credibility of the Quebec government.
Eligible expenses
- Fees for professional services.
- Communication and promotional costs.
- Travel and lodging expenses related to the project's execution.
- Rental expenses for spaces or facilities other than the headquarters of the organization.
- The portion of actual salary paid by the employer corresponding to the time allocated by an employee or a contracted resource for project execution.
- Administrative follow-up costs of up to 5% of eligible expenses.
- Direct costs of materials and equipment calculated based on the project's duration.
- Rental costs for equipment directly related to the project, calculated according to the project's duration.
- Costs associated with the use of computer tools, calculated according to their use within the project framework.
- If applicable, the non-recoverable portion of sales taxes.
Additional information
- The financial aid offered through this grant is non-repayable.
- The financial support for organizations can reach up to a maximum of 60% of eligible expenses, while for businesses, it can cover up to 40%.
- The combined government aid cannot surpass 80% of eligible expenditures for organizations and 50% for enterprises.
- The maximum amount of financial assistance is $1,000,000 per organization annually, with a cap of $3,000,000 over three years.
- Beneficiaries are required to provide documentation, including a report produced at the end of each fiscal year and a report from an external auditor confirming the financial activities.
- Recipients must submit a report detailing the activities realized as per the agreement, demonstrating the fulfillment of financial conditions.
- Documents required by the subsidy agreement include a report of expenses paid and sources of financing and any other specified documents.
- Assistance is available for regional organizations or sectoral associations and for associations related to cooperative development.
- Contact information for obtaining assistance: PAPDE_PAFODE@economie.gouv.qc.ca or toll-free at 1-866-691-5666.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the PAPDE — Component 2 : Support for the development of strategic sectors and regions Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the PAPDE — Component 2 : Support for the development of strategic sectors and regions. 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 PAPDE — Component 2 : Support for the development of strategic sectors and regions?
The "Support for the Development of Strategic Sectors and Regions" program aims to support structuring economic projects that promote the development of strategic sectors and regions. It offers a non-repayable grant of up to $1,000,000 per organization, per year, for activities such as conducting studies, mobilization, and promotion.
How much funding can be received?
PAPDE — Component 2 : Support for the development of strategic sectors and regions Funds up to 60% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the PAPDE — Component 2 : Support for the development of strategic sectors and regions program?
To be eligible for the PAPDE — Component 2 : Support for the development of strategic sectors and regions program, you must:
The applicant must not use services from subcontractors registered in the RENA (Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics).
The applicant must not be in bankruptcy or insolvency.
The applicant must not be a state-owned enterprise or a company controlled by a municipal, provincial, or federal government.
What expenses are eligible under PAPDE — Component 2 : Support for the development of strategic sectors and regions?
Conducting technological, commercial, or competitive positioning studies of a sector.
Performing studies or analyses on themes, issues, or common needs among multiple companies within a sector or associated sectors.
Carrying out feasibility studies necessary for project planning that could positively impact sector development.
Organizing forums, seminars, conferences, or colloquiums, and holding recognition activities.
Establishing and managing networks for exchange, collaboration, and support to enhance sector competitiveness.
Developing training content.
Producing informational and management materials or tools.
Implementing sectoral development agreements.
Preparing and executing a branding strategy for a sector.
Conducting promotional activities in Quebec, including organizing trade shows or matchmaking events.
Organizing missions that facilitate knowledge acquisition in research and innovation for sectoral enterprises.
Engaging in international promotional activities, training, or coaching to prepare promotional tools for foreign market development.
Initiating steps towards establishing international partnerships.
Who can I contact for more information about the PAPDE — Component 2 : Support for the development of strategic sectors and regions?
You can contact Gouvernment of Québec by email at PAPDE_PAFODE@economie.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1 866 691-5666.
Where is the PAPDE — Component 2 : Support for the development of strategic sectors and regions available?
The PAPDE — Component 2 : Support for the development of strategic sectors and regions program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the PAPDE — Component 2 : Support for the development of strategic sectors and regions a grant, loan, or tax credit?
PAPDE — Component 2 : Support for the development of strategic sectors and regions is a Grant and Funding
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