How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $500000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Québec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district?

Québec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district is funded by Quebec City

Québec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district

Q: What are Québec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district's eligibility criterias?

Private incorporated businesses Operate in eligible sectors: digital arts, interactive entertainment, fintech, AI, smart city, or other digital technologies (excluding services and consulting) Project located in Saint-Roch district

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Québec, QC

Financial support for business development projects in Saint-Roch

Québec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $500,000
Up to 25% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Loans and Capital investments

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Funds Providers

Quebec City

Program status

Open

Overview of the Québec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district program

The Supporting the Development of the Saint-Roch District grant provides up to $500,000 per project to assist businesses investing in real estate improvements and technological development in the Saint-Roch area. Eligible activities include property renovations, technological equipment purchases, and professional services to support significant business growth milestones.

Financing terms and conditions

Maximum financial contribution of $500,000 per project.
Funding covers up to 25% of eligible project expenses.
Total active financing for all City of Québec economic development programs is capped at $500,000 per two-year period per recipient.

Eligible projects & activities

Implementation of real estate improvements and fit-out projects in the Saint-Roch district to support significant technological development and business growth milestones.
Establishment of new technology development spaces, such as virtual reality development rooms, for companies in digital arts, interactive entertainment, fintech, artificial intelligence, smart city, or other digital product and technology sectors.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 485,000

Renovation and fit-out for an AI lab and testing center

$ 470,000

Fit-out of collaborative space for digital art startups

$ 480,000

Expansion and modernization of smart city simulation studio

$ 482,000

Retrofit of lofts for game development incubator and test beds

$ 478,000

Virtual reality content studio buildout with acoustic treatments

Eligibility criteria of the Québec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district program

The applicant must be a private incorporated business or a social economy enterprise (non-profit or cooperative) carrying out primarily commercial activities.
The project must involve property improvements or leasehold renovations in the Saint-Roch district and be necessary for technological development initiatives that advance significant growth milestones.
The business activity should be related to digital arts, interactive entertainment, financial technologies, artificial intelligence, smart city, or other digital products and technologies, excluding service or consulting-only activities.
If the applicant is a tenant, the project must be conducted under a lease of at least 5 years' duration and an engagement to remain in the district for 10 years.

Who is eligible?

Incorporated private companies
Social economy enterprises (non-profit organizations and cooperatives) primarily engaged in commercial activities
Companies operating in digital arts and interactive entertainment
Companies in financial technologies, artificial intelligence, smart city, or other digital products and technologies (excluding consulting and services)

Who is not eligible

Social economy organizations (NPOs and co-ops) that cannot demonstrate sound democratic governance.
Applicants not discharged from bankruptcy.
Companies listed in the Registry of enterprises ineligible for public contracts.
Applicants who have defaulted on financial aid obligations with the City of Québec in the past two years after formal notice.
Companies with outstanding amounts owed to the City of Québec.
Projects of a discriminatory nature, or those likely to create controversy or harm the image of the City of Québec.

Eligible expenses

Professional fees, consulting services, and studies directly related to the project.
Real estate improvements and fit-out works required for the project.
Purchase of technological R&D equipment.
General and administrative expenses necessary for project completion.

Eligible geographic areas

Projects must be located in the Saint-Roch district, Québec City.

Eligibility criteria of the Québec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district program

Quality and strength of the responsible business model.
Financial capacity of the applicant to complete the project and achieve objectives.
Viability and coherence of the submitted project, including relevance, realistic financial structure, and involved partners.
Distinctive and innovative character of the project.
Economic, social, and environmental impacts in the Québec area.

How to apply to the Québec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district program

Check eligibility criteria

Review the eligibility conditions for applicants and projects
Ensure your business activity fits within the eligible sectors
Confirm your project is located in Saint-Roch district

Prepare application documents

Download the funding application form (PDF: 200 KB)
Gather all required documentation listed in the form
Prepare details about your project and financing

Complete the application form

Complete the funding application form thoroughly
Ensure all information and documents are accurate and up to date

Submit your application

Submit your completed application and required documents
Follow the submission procedures specified in the form

Await decision

Wait for the evaluation and results from Ville de Québec
The eligibility of your project does not guarantee funding

Additional information

The eligibility of a project does not guarantee financial support; funding decisions depend on fund availability and assessed financial need.
The assistance provided may take the form of either a grant and/or a loan.
If the business relocates or ceases activities, reimbursement clauses apply depending on the timing of these events.
For detailed definitions of the analysis criteria and required documents, refer to the financing application form.