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

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.

• 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.

• Step 1: Review Program DocumentationDownload and consult the official application form for the Supporting the Development of the Saint-Roch District program.
• Carefully read through the requirements, eligible expenses, and submission guidelines detailed in the form.
• Step 2: Gather Required DocumentsCollect all documentation specified in the application form, such as project descriptions, financial statements, and proof of eligibility.
• Step 3: Complete the Application FormFill out the financing request form, ensuring all information is accurate and all required sections are completed.
• Step 4: Prepare Application PackageAssemble the completed form and all supporting documents into a single package as outlined in the application guidelines.
• Step 5: Submit ApplicationSubmit your complete application and all required documents according to the instructions in the financing request form. For further information or questions, contact the Service du développement économique et des grands projets by email at degp@ville.quebec.qc.ca or by mail at 295, boulevard Charest Est, Québec (Québec) G1K 3G8.

• 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.