Government Programs for Canadian Manufacturers

Business and Regional Growth

Website and Administrative Organization(s):   Business and Regional Growth
Canadian Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Relevance: Program or service that is supportive of innovation-related initiatives, or provides substantial large scale (non-debt) funding that could be used for a technology initiatives.
Industry: All Industries
Location: Quebec
Objective(s): The Business and Regional Growth program reinforces the conditions conducive to the sustainable development of regions and SMEs. This program is aimed at:
  • helping enterprises improve their performance, become more competitive and engage in more innovation to facilitate their sustainable development
  • supporting the transfer of technology and research outputs to enterprises; and
  • creating the right conditions to attract foreign investment and international organizations.
Focus:
  1. Financing
Eligibility: Eligible applicants include:
  • small and medium-sized enterprises;
  • SME groups and associations;
  • non-profit organizations dedicated to business support and economic development; and
  • organizations or institutions dedicated to the promotion and dissemination of knowledge and know-how, including universities and teaching institutions.
Value: Financial assistance awarded under this program is provided in the form of contributions and grants and must comply with the provisions of the Treasury Board's Policy on Transfer Payments.

Maximum project contributions are unknown.
Application Process: Contact an advisor (see under the heading "Business offices" on this page: Business and Regional Growth).