Productivity - Small commercial companies
- Open Date : November 23, 2023
- Closing date : May 31, 2024
Overview
Contribution to support retail businesses, restaurants, and companies offering services to tourists in addressing their workforce recruitment challenges by acquiring production equipment, operational tools, or technologies that help improve productivity (projects ranging from $15,000 to $75,000).
At a glance
Funding available
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Minimum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
- Open Date : November 23, 2023
- Closing date : May 31, 2024
Eligible candidates
- All industries
- Quebec City
- Capitale-Nationale
- Quebec
- For-profit business
- All revenue ranges
- 50 employees maximum
- All groups
Next Steps
Activities funded
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.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
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
Who is not eligible
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
Eligible expenses
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.
Eligible geographic areas
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.
Additional information
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.