How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 35% of admissible expenses, capped at $25000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is 2024-05-31T00:00:00Z.

Who are the financial supporters of the Productivity - Small commercial companies?

Productivity - Small commercial companies is funded by Quebec City

What are Productivity - Small commercial companies's eligibility criterias?

The company must operate within the commercial sector. Must be classified as a small business according to local regulations. The business should demonstrate potential for productivity improvement.

Productivity - Small commercial companies

QC, Canada

Funding support for Canadian business innovation and growth

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Quebec City

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The grant provides a maximum funding amount of $100,000 to support projects aimed at fostering innovation and business development. Eligible activities include research and development, technology adoption, and market expansion initiatives.

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This grant is designed to enhance productivity among small commercial companies by supporting key business improvement activities. Applicants can fund initiatives that drive efficiency, innovation, and growth in their operations.

Investment in technology upgrades and digital transformation projects.
Implementation of process improvements to streamline operations.
Development and launch of new products or services to capture market opportunities.
Training programs aimed at upskilling employees and enhancing workforce capabilities.
Marketing and export readiness activities to expand into new markets.

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$ 25,000

Purchase mobile payment terminals to facilitate quick transactions in a Vancouver food truck

$ 25,000

Purchase automated ordering kiosks to streamline customer flow in a busy downtown restaurant

$ 25,000

Implement a CRM system to enhance customer relationship management for a tourism company

$ 25,000

Upgrade kitchen equipment to improve efficiency in a popular Calgary bakery

$ 25,000

Install automated checkout systems in a busy Toronto retail store to improve customer flow

$ 17,500

Acquire advanced digital marketing tools to enhance online visibility for a tourism company

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the company's profile and capabilities.

The company must be based in Canada.
It must be a for-profit entity registered with the Canadian government.
The company should have been in operation for at least two years.
The annual revenue should not exceed CAD 10 million.
The business must demonstrate innovation in products or services.

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Yes, there are eligible types of companies for this grant. The grant is designed to support specific businesses in the retail, restaurant, and tourism service sectors to overcome workforce challenges through the acquisition of productivity-enhancing equipment or technologies.

Private incorporated companies
Social economy enterprises (non-profits and cooperatives) with predominantly commercial activities
Franchises with five (5) establishments or less having their head office in Quebec
Companies with 50 or fewer full-time equivalent employees

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Yes, there are certain types of companies that are not eligible for this grant.

Vehicle dealerships
Auto parts retailers
Gas stations
Collaborative tourist accommodations (e.g., Airbnb, Home Away)
Purely online businesses
Social economy enterprises (NPOs and co-ops) that do not demonstrate sound democratic governance
Applicants not cleared from a bankruptcy judgment
Companies listed on the Register of companies ineligible for public contracts
Applicants who failed to meet obligations from a previous grant from the City of Quebec within the last two years
Applicants with outstanding debts to the City of Quebec
Projects with discriminatory nature, controversy, or negative image risk for the City of Quebec
One-time event-based projects

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The eligible projects for this grant focus on stimulating economic growth and enhancing technological advancement in strategic sectors. These activities aim to support research, development, and the deployment of innovative solutions across industries.

Research and development in advanced manufacturing technologies.
Implementation of digital transformation initiatives in traditional industries.
Commercialization of cutting-edge biomedical research projects.
Deployment of clean technology innovations in the energy sector.
Capacity building and skills development for workforce readiness in emerging tech fields.

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This grant is available to small commercial companies located in specific geographical areas as determined by the funding body. The eligibility is focused on aligning with regional productivity enhancement goals.

Companies must be located within Canadian provinces or territories.

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The grant for small commercial businesses includes specific evaluation and selection criteria to determine the eligibility and feasibility of the proposed projects. These criteria focus on the demonstration of productivity improvement, response to labor challenges, financial capacity, and overall project viability.

Demonstration of the increase in productivity and addressing of labor issues
Financial capacity of the applicant to complete the project and achieve objectives
Viability and coherence of the submitted project (including the relevance of the project, realism of the financial plan, and involved partners)
Demonstration of problems resolved by the project

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This grant aims to assist retail businesses, restaurants, and tourist service providers in overcoming labor recruitment challenges by funding the acquisition of equipment or technologies to improve productivity.

Eligibility is limited to private incorporated businesses, social economy enterprises, and franchises with a maximum of five establishments.
The maximum financial contribution is $25,000 per project, covering up to 35% of eligible expenses.
The equipment or technology acquired must address productivity and labor issues, with the city reserving the right to inspect for efficiency within 12 months post-grant.