Export your business with the PSCE grant
Learn how the Commercialization and Exportation Support Program helps Quebec SMEs grow
Details about the PSCE
Who is the PSCE for?
- Be a for-profit business or a cooperative based in Quebec.
- Engage in pre-production or post-production activities.
- Have an annual revenue:
- Stream 1: less than $100 million.
- Stream 2: between $1 million and $100 million.
- Stream 3: more than $100 million.
- Intend to integrate into a supply chain in Quebec.
- Have a project aimed at commercializing outside Quebec.
What exactly is the PSCE?
- The Support Program for Commercialization and Export (PSCE) provides non-repayable financial assistance to Quebec-based businesses to:
- Market within Quebec (Stream 1): up to $250,000 per year to integrate into local supply chains.
- Export outside Quebec (Stream 2): up to $100,000 per year to develop new external markets.
- Support large companies’ international projects (Stream 3): up to $100,000 per year for major initiatives abroad.
- Eligible expenses include: hiring, market studies, marketing strategies, certifications, and trade missions.
How is helloDarwin involved?
- A dedicated and experienced helloDarwin digital consultant will accompany you through the entire process, from grant application to project mapping.
- Full support and tailored advice to help you plan your project, establish your goals, and manage your partner relationship.
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The three streams of the PSCE
Marketing products and services in Quebec
Supports SMEs seeking to integrate into strategic supply chains or public procurement in Quebec. Offers up to $250,000 per year, covering up to 50% of eligible expenses. Eligible costs include hiring commercial staff, certifications, marketing strategies, market studies, inventory management, and trademark registration.
Strengthening the export capacity and international projects
Helps SMEs develop and expand into markets outside Quebec. Provides up to $100,000 per year, with a contribution rate ranging from 25% to 50%. Eligible expenses include export-related hiring, trade missions, international marketing, market studies, certifications, and setting up operations abroad.
Supporting large companies and international projects
Supports large companies with high-impact internationalization projects. Offers up to $100,000 per year, with a decreasing funding rate per project. Eligible expenses include hiring international reps, digital marketing, certifications, trademark registration, and establishing foreign subsidiaries or offices.
How to take part of the program
Prequalification
First, you must complete the pre-qualification process to determine if you are eligible for the Investissement Quebec program.
Submit an application
Then register with the Ministry to access the portal and gather the required documents. Follow the steps in the questionnaire and complete the application by providing the necessary information.
Analysis of your request
Investissement Quebec will look into your request and analyze it for 4 to 6 weeks and make a decision in 5 to 6 weeks. After receiving confirmation, you will be ready to start your activities.