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Visées program — Training

Visées funds employee skill development for Quebec businesses
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal (CCMM)
Quebec Federation of Chambers of Commerce (FCCQ)
Last Update: March 30, 2026
Funding available
$ 8,000
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

The Visées program offers grants of up to $8,000 per employee, aiming to support businesses in upskilling their workforce. It covers 50% of the employee’s salary during training hours and the costs associated with developing one or more skills.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Optimize production processes
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 8,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Financial cooperative
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
  • Social economy enterprise
  • Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Environment
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Employment and Training
  • Business Associations
  • Professional Associations
Target groups
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Training employees in digital technologies.
  • Training in cybersecurity skills.
  • Upskilling staff in agricultural technologies.
  • Developing expertise in advanced manufacturing.
  • Training in clean technologies.
  • Enhancing skills related to bioproduction.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Companies registered in Quebec (registered in the Quebec enterprise register)
  • Businesses operating in digital technologies
  • Businesses in cybersecurity
  • Companies in agricultural technologies
  • Firms in advanced manufacturing
  • Companies in clean technologies
  • Businesses in bioproduction

Who is not eligible

  • Government, public, municipal, or school organizations (subject to law M-30).
  • Sole proprietorships.

Eligible expenses

  • 50% of the employee's salary during training hours and the implementation period in the company (with a maximum eligible hourly rate of $100 per hour).
  • Expenses associated with training for one or more skills.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec

Additional information

Additional relevant information for this grant program includes:

  • There is no limit to the number of employees that a business can train under this grant.
  • The grant covers 50% of the employee’s salary for training hours.
  • Pre-registration is encouraged to receive support from the Visées team.
  • A signed agreement with Visées is required before the receipt of financial aid.
  • An employment upgrade template will be provided by Visées for each employee.
  • Avoid cheque for the business is needed for the application process.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Visées program — Training Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Visées program — Training. 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 Visées program — Training?

The Visées program offers grants of up to $8,000 per employee, aiming to support businesses in upskilling their workforce. It covers 50% of the employee’s salary during training hours and the costs associated with developing one or more skills.

How much funding can be received?

Visées program — Training Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $8,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Visées program — Training program?

To be eligible for the Visées program — Training program, you must: Be legally registered with the Quebec enterprise register (NEQ). Not be a government, public, municipal, or school organization, nor subject to the Act on the Ministry of the Executive Council (Act M-30). Employ at least one full-time equivalent employee, distinct from owners, shareholders, managers, and their immediate family members.

What expenses are eligible under Visées program — Training?

Training employees in digital technologies. Training in cybersecurity skills. Upskilling staff in agricultural technologies. Developing expertise in advanced manufacturing. Training in clean technologies. Enhancing skills related to bioproduction.

Who can I contact for more information about the Visées program — Training?

You can contact Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal (CCMM).

Where is the Visées program — Training available?

The Visées program — Training program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Visées program — Training a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Visées program — Training is a Grant and Funding

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