Finance your exports

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SMBs and Large Corporations — Project Financing

Investissement Québec

You may be eligible for a loan, a loan guarantee, or funding in "quasi-equity" of $50,000 or more for business projects such as:

Purchase of machinery and equipment
Building modernization
Business succession, transfer, or acquisition
Increase in working capital
Trademarks acquisition
Export
Innovation
Commercialization

The maximum duration of funding is 25 years. Agricultural sectors, finance, real estate and retail are excluded.

Other conditions apply.

EDC Direct Lending

Export Development Canada

You may apply for a secured loan for your international expansion plans or for your foreign affiliate.

A direct loan can support:

Financing of equipment or facilities
Establishment or expansion of a foreign affiliate

EDC lending support is priced based on the level of risk and the market involved.

Other conditions apply.

Financing for collective entrepreneurship

Investissement Québec

Your cooperative or non-profit organization could receive a minimum funding of $50,000 in loans, loan guarantees, or equity investment of up to 100% of the cost of projects such as:

Building acquisition or modernization
Purchase of machinery or equipment
Refinancing
Entry into a new market
Acquisition of intangible assets (trademarks, patents, etc.)

The organization must engage in commercial activities.

Other conditions apply.

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Femmessor — Réussir en affaires

Femmessor

Are you a woman who owns at least 25% of the shares of a business? If so, you could get assistance with a project relating to the start-up, expansion, consolidation, growth, or acquisition of a business, such as:

A conventional loan ($20,000 to $150,000) or capital stock (up to $250,000)
Customized training, workshops and seminars to perfect your skills
Individual coaching services or mentoring
Networking activities to develop your network of relationships

Your project must be cost-effective and economically viable.

Other conditions apply.

SMBs and Large Corporations — Project Financing

Investissement Québec

You may be eligible for a loan, a loan guarantee, or funding in "quasi-equity" of $50,000 or more for business projects such as:

Purchase of machinery and equipment
Building modernization
Business succession, transfer, or acquisition
Increase in working capital
Trademarks acquisition
Export
Innovation
Commercialization

The maximum duration of funding is 25 years. Agricultural sectors, finance, real estate and retail are excluded.

Other conditions apply.

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BDC Capital

Business Development Bank of Canada

Access a wide range of specialized financing to match the various stages of growth of your business, such as:

Transforming your ideas into a business
Growth initiatives such as R&D, and product and market development
Buying or transferring a business, including family successions, management and partner buyouts, and management buy-ins

Options include:

Venture capital
Growth and Transition Capital
Growth equity

Terms and conditions may be tailored to meet your unique needs.

Financing for collective entrepreneurship

Investissement Québec

Your cooperative or non-profit organization could receive a minimum funding of $50,000 in loans, loan guarantees, or equity investment of up to 100% of the cost of projects such as:

Building acquisition or modernization
Purchase of machinery or equipment
Refinancing
Entry into a new market
Acquisition of intangible assets (trademarks, patents, etc.)

The organization must engage in commercial activities.

Other conditions apply.

Fonds Innovexport

Le Fonds Innovexport

You could receive up to $3 million in funding for an innovative project that aims to export products or services that meet a market need.

You must:

Have a corporate structure that is conducive to investment
Have a realistic goal of profitability
Be supported by an incubator, accelerator, or expert panel

Businesses in the following industries are NOT eligible for the program:

Agriculture, forestry, and mining operations (except applied technologies)
Biotechnology, construction, property management, and retail

Other conditions apply.

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Fonds de solidarité FTQ

You could get up to $3 million in loans or equity financing for your merger, acquisition, expansion, or new market development projects.

The FTQ considers criteria related to the success of each project, such as:

Economic viability of the business
Economic spin-offs for jobs
Knowledge and experience of stakeholders
Appreciation of workers
Participation of other financial partners

Other conditions apply.

Industrial, Clean and Energy Technology (ICE) Venture Fund

Business Development Bank of Canada

Access venture capital financing from BDC if your business is at start-up or development stages.

The fund targets the following technology sectors:

Advanced materials
AI and machine learning
Autonomous systems and robotics
Big data and analytics
Next-gen and cloud computing
Energy-efficient lighting
Industrial IT
Intelligent systems and buildings
Internet of things
Oil and gas
Smart grid and energy solutions
Water

Other conditions apply.

National Bank SME Growth Fund

National Bank

National Bank offers an investment from $500,000 to $15 million to eligible Quebec SMEs for projects for growth (digital transformation, expansion, innovation, etc.), transfer or purchase (merger or acquisition).

Eligibility criteria:

Assets of under $200 million or net assets of under $100 million
Competent managers with a business plan and structured project
Growth prospects
Closely held company and suitable capital structure
Profitable for two of the last three years or sustained, significant sales growth during that period

Some conditions apply.

Women in Technology Venture Fund

Business Development Bank of Canada

You could benefit from private equity for a fast-growing technology company founded by women or having women on the executive team,

Companies must raise a minimum of $1 million in equity at the seed stage and up to $10 million at the growth stage.
Executives must be in their role for a minimum of one year.

Other conditions apply.

BDC Xpansion Loan

Business Development Bank of Canada

If you are looking to expand into new domestic or foreign markets, this loan could provide you with funding to:

Invest in technology or develop new products
Launch a new marketing campaign
Purchase licenses, patents or trademarks
Hire and train additional employees
Obtain a certification

Conditions apply.

BDC business loans

Business Development Bank of Canada

Whether you are launching a business or looking to expand and grow an existing one, you could get a term loan to help you:

Start or buy a business
Buy, build or renovate your facilities
Buy equipment
Research and develop new products
Develop new markets for your products
Acquire information and communications technology
Sell your business

The loan comes with flexible terms.

You may need to provide credit references and to have invested money in your business. Other conditions apply.

Buyer Financing

Export Development Canada

EDC provides financing options to your international customers and protects you from the risk of non-payment.

How it works:

You provide EDC with your export contract and credit information on your foreign buyer
Once approved, EDC issues a loan agreement to your buyer
EDC collects payment from the buyer, administers loans and makes the payment to you

Community Futures Program (Quebec)

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

If you live in a rural area or in a region that doesn't have many job opportunities, you may be able to get a loan to start or grow a business. The amount of funding available and the eligibility criteria depend on the region where you live.

You will need to create a business plan and describe any financing you have received or expect to receive through any other government or municipal program. The funding is a loan that must be repaid.

FACTOR funding for the sound recording industry

Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings

As a Canadian recording artist, song writer, artist manager, record label owner, music publisher, distributor, or event producer of English language content, you could qualify for funding.

Eligible activities include:

Sound recording
Business development
Marketing and promotion
Business travel and tours
Creation of a music video
Workshops for songwriters

Other conditions apply.

Farm Credit Canada — loans and lending options

Farm Credit Canada

Do you need financing to start, run, grow, or transfer an agri-food or agribusiness operation? Farm Credit Canada offers a large range of loans with unique terms that can help you:

Purchase or improve land, buildings or equipment
Buy crop inputs or livestock
Make environmental improvements
Transfer your business to a new operator

Eligible producers or business owners are Canadian citizens of legal age.

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Femmessor — Réussir en affaires

Femmessor

Are you a woman who owns at least 25% of the shares of a business? If so, you could get assistance with a project relating to the start-up, expansion, consolidation, growth, or acquisition of a business, such as:

A conventional loan ($20,000 to $150,000) or capital stock (up to $250,000)
Customized training, workshops and seminars to perfect your skills
Individual coaching services or mentoring
Networking activities to develop your network of relationships

Your project must be cost-effective and economically viable.

Other conditions apply.

NORTHSTAR Trade Finance Canada

Increase your chances of landing export sales by providing financing options to your buyer as part of an overall sales proposal.

Eligible foreign buyers could obtain financing to purchase your goods and services, including purchases of a relatively low dollar value.

Contact NORTHSTAR early in the export contract negotiations and they could issue you a complimentary letter of intent to assist in negotiations with your prospective customer.

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SMBs and Large Corporations — Project Financing

Investissement Québec

You may be eligible for a loan, a loan guarantee, or funding in "quasi-equity" of $50,000 or more for business projects such as:

Purchase of machinery and equipment
Building modernization
Business succession, transfer, or acquisition
Increase in working capital
Trademarks acquisition
Export
Innovation
Commercialization

The maximum duration of funding is 25 years. Agricultural sectors, finance, real estate and retail are excluded.

Other conditions apply.

BDC Indigenous Entrepreneur Loan

Business Development Bank of Canada

As an Indigenous entrepreneur, you could get up to $350,000 to start a business or to grow your existing business.

Operations can be on or off reserve.

You can use the loan to:

Acquire fixed assets
Finance franchise fees
Cover start-up costs
Start exporting
Replenish working capital to support your company's growth

Conditions apply.

BDC Capital

Business Development Bank of Canada

Access a wide range of specialized financing to match the various stages of growth of your business, such as:

Transforming your ideas into a business
Growth initiatives such as R&D, and product and market development
Buying or transferring a business, including family successions, management and partner buyouts, and management buy-ins

Options include:

Venture capital
Growth and Transition Capital
Growth equity

Terms and conditions may be tailored to meet your unique needs.

BDC Small Business Loan - for existing business

Business Development Bank of Canada

Keep your cash flow. Rather than using the money you need for day-to-day activities, consider applying for additional financing. With the BDC Small Business Loan, you could get up to $100,000 within 48 hours from the time of approval, no application fees or hassles. The entire process is completed online.

You need to have been operating your business for the past 24 months.

Other conditions apply.

EDC Direct Lending

Export Development Canada

You may apply for a secured loan for your international expansion plans or for your foreign affiliate.

A direct loan can support:

Financing of equipment or facilities
Establishment or expansion of a foreign affiliate

EDC lending support is priced based on the level of risk and the market involved.

Other conditions apply.

FIJE Fund

Centre d'Aide aux Entreprises Haute-Yamaska et région

You may be eligible for up to $50,000 in funding to start or grow your business.

Other benefits:

capital leave of 6 to 12 months;
5 year term;
preferential rate of 3 %;
personal and other guarantees.

The program is aimed at:

Women
Youth between 18 and 39 years of age
Immigrants, including:
- Permanent residents
- Qualified workers
- Canadian citizens since less than 5 years

You must:

Present a business plan demonstrating the viability of the project
Have a good credit rating
Create at least one full-time job
Provide a down payment of 10% of the cost of the project
Be in the Haute-Yamaska, Brome-Missisquoi or Rouville region of Quebec

Other conditions apply.

Financing for collective entrepreneurship

Investissement Québec

Your cooperative or non-profit organization could receive a minimum funding of $50,000 in loans, loan guarantees, or equity investment of up to 100% of the cost of projects such as:

Building acquisition or modernization
Purchase of machinery or equipment
Refinancing
Entry into a new market
Acquisition of intangible assets (trademarks, patents, etc.)

The organization must engage in commercial activities.

Other conditions apply.

Fonds de solidarité FTQ

You could get up to $3 million in loans or equity financing for your merger, acquisition, expansion, or new market development projects.

The FTQ considers criteria related to the success of each project, such as:

Economic viability of the business
Economic spin-offs for jobs
Knowledge and experience of stakeholders
Appreciation of workers
Participation of other financial partners

Other conditions apply.

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Programme d'aide à l'exportation et au rayonnement culturel des œuvres cinématographiques, télévisuelles et interactives québécoise

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)

You could get up to $125,000 in funding for export projects, if you are engaged in the production of film, television, or interactive works, or in commercial activities related to books, arts and crafts, music or variety shows.

The program has 5 components:

Strategic development abroad — New markets, new works
Support for one-time projects
Sodexport — Collective presence in markets and trade fairs, and other export activities
- Festivals and awards
- Search for funding and partnership abroad
- Support for innovative promotion strategies
International relations

Other conditions apply.

Relief measures for Indigenous businesses

Government of Canada

The Government of Canada, through Aboriginal Financial Institutions, will provide financing in the form of short-term, interest-free and non-repayable contributions to First Nations, Inuit and Métis businesses.

Assistance of up to $60,000 will be available as:

an interest-free loan of up to $40,000;
a non-repayable contribution of up to $20,000.

For more information, contact your Aboriginal Financial Institution.

Some conditions apply.

Soft Landing program

Canadian Digital Media Network

Are you ready to introduce your ICT product or service to international markets? If you have existing revenues and are a client of the Canadian Digital Media Network's hub partners, you could be eligible for reimbursements of:

Up to $4,000 towards transportation and accommodation costs
Up to 3 months of desk space at a co-working location, accelerator or incubator

To be eligible, your ICT product or service must be market ready and there must be potential for growth in foreign markets.

Other conditions apply.

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Tax credit for multimedia event or environment productions sponsored outside Quebec

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)

You could get a tax credit to cover eligible labour costs and production expenses to help you showcase your multimedia projects outside Quebec.

You must:

Provide an informative and cultural experience for entertainment purposes, not for advertising purposes
Showcase your production in a place of entertainment based outside Quebec
Comply with a scoring grid for Quebec-based employees who hold a creative position in the production of the event

Other conditions apply.

Canada Book Fund

Canadian Heritage

If your business publishes books, you may qualify for a financial contribution toward:

Production, marketing and distribution of Canadian-authored books
Publishing and technology internships
Business planning activities

To qualify, your business must be Canadian-owned and controlled. Other conditions apply.

Canada Feature Film Fund

Telefilm Canada

If your film production business is a Canadian-owned and controlled corporation, you may be eligible for financial assistance.

Funding is available through a variety of programs, including the following:

Development Program
Production Program
Theatrical Documentary Program
Marketing Program
International Festivals and Events Support Program

Various Canadian content conditions apply. See the website for financing details. You may submit your application online at any time during Telefilm's fiscal year.

FACTOR funding for the sound recording industry

Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings

As a Canadian recording artist, song writer, artist manager, record label owner, music publisher, distributor, or event producer of English language content, you could qualify for funding.

Eligible activities include:

Sound recording
Business development
Marketing and promotion
Business travel and tours
Creation of a music video
Workshops for songwriters

Other conditions apply.

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MUSICACTION

As a French-language songwriter, composer, artist, or recording business owner, you may be eligible for financing to help pay for:

Recordings and production
Artistic development
Marketing and promotion
Domestic and international business development

Financing amounts range, depending on the activity.

Quebec Economic Development Program

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

Find programs and services to help you grow your business.

Find resources that can help you:

Improve productivity
Innovate, adopt or transfer technologies
Market or export your goods or services

Aboriginal Initiatives Fund III

Secrétariat aux affaires autochtones

If you run an eligible Aboriginal organization, you can receive funding for your project to:

Start-up, expand or develop a business
Conduct the necessary studies to finalize a project
Help the Nation or community better structure its economic development
Develop the Aboriginal workforce
Enhance the social economy

The sponsor must demonstrate the financial needs to be met and provide a business plan supporting the project's validity and relevance.

Other conditions apply.

AgriAssurance: Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Component

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

If your business operates in the agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector, including fish and seafood, you can apply for funding in the form of a non-repayable contribution of up to 50% of project costs to help you implement assurance projects that address market and regulatory requirements.

You will receive assistance implementing third-party assurance certification projects that address international market requirements, thereby increasing export opportunities for Canadian agricultural and agri-food products.

Other conditions apply.

Business Assistance — Immigrant Investor Program

Investissement Québec

You could benefit from a non-repayable financial contribution of up to $250,000 to help pay for most growth projects, such as:

Increasing, modernizing or improving production
Getting certified for conforming to a standard
Technological innovation or design
Marketing products outside Québec

You must:

Obtain the recommendation of an accredited financial intermediary that is recognized by Investissement Québec
Have less than $35 million in total assets
Submit a project with a cost of at least $300,000

Other conditions apply.

CanExport program

Global Affairs Canada

You could get up to $75,000 to reimburse up to 75% of eligible expenses to promote your business in new international markets. Your for-profit business must:

Be incorporated or a limited liability partnership
Employ between one and 500 full-time employees
Have an annual revenue between $100,000 and $100 million

Eligible activities include:

Business travel
Trade fairs
Market research
Marketing tools updates

Eligible expenses include travel costs, contractor or consultant fees, and legal fees.

Other conditions apply.

Canada Council for the Arts — Funding

Canada Council for the Arts

If you are an artist, or arts organization, you may be eligible for grants and prizes for your works. You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and recognized as a professional by other artists in your field.

Grants may be used for the creation, production, and presenting of works as well as:

Professional development
Residency
Travel
Development of the sector

Other conditions may apply.

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Financial aid program for festivals and tourist events – component 1: major festivals and tourist events

Tourisme Québec

PLEASE NOTE!

HERE (IN FRENCH ONLY) ARE THE DETAILS OF THIS FUNDING PROGRAM FOR FESTIVALS AND EVENTS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

The first component of financial aid for festivals and tourist events is for organizers of major festivals and tourist events.

Non-exhaustive eligibility criteria:

Attract a significant number of tourists;
Have a proven economic impact;
Have eligible costs of $6 million or more.

Financial aid forms (annual or three-year agreement):

Financial aid for performance;
Financial aid for growth.

Some of the eligible costs:

Administration;
Programming;
Site management;
Promotion.

Registration period:

Festivals and events taking place between November 1, 2020 and April 30, 2021: one month in Spring 2020 (usually in June);
Festivals and events taking place between May 1 and October 31, 2021: one month in the fall of 2020 (usually in November).

The program expires on March 31, 2022.

Some conditions apply.

Financial aid program for festivals and tourist events – component 2: tourist festivals and events

Tourisme Québec

PLEASE NOTE!

HERE (IN FRENCH ONLY) ARE THE DETAILS OF THIS FUNDING PROGRAM FOR FESTIVALS AND EVENTS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

The first component of financial aid for festivals and tourist events is for organizers of major festivals and tourist events.

Non-exhaustive eligibility criteria:

Attract a significant number of tourists;
Have a proven economic impact;
Have eligible costs of $6 million or more.

Financial aid forms (annual or three-year agreement):

Financial aid for performance;
Financial aid for growth.

Some of the eligible costs:

Administration;
Programming;
Site management;
Promotion.

Registration period:

Festivals and events taking place between November 1, 2020 and April 30, 2021: one month in Spring 2020 (usually in June);
Festivals and events taking place between May 1 and October 31, 2021: one month in the fall of 2020 (usually in November).

The program expires on March 31, 2022.

Some conditions apply.

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Financial aid program for festivals and tourist events – component 3: innovation and opportunity

Tourisme Québec

PLEASE NOTE!

HERE (IN FRENCH ONLY) ARE THE DETAILS OF THIS FUNDING PROGRAM FOR FESTIVALS AND EVENTS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

The third component of financial aid for festivals and tourist events is for organizers of innovative festivals and events that offer promising opportunities for promoting Quebec.

Non-exhaustive eligibility criteria:

Be developing the product;
Demonstrate the exceptional character of the project;
Be holding a one-time, non-recurring event;
Have eligible costs of $1 million or more.

Characteristics of the financial aid:

One-time, non-recurring;
Not exceed 25% of the cost of the project (maximum of $500,000).

Some of the eligible costs:

Administration;
Programming;
Site management;
Promotion.

Registration period:

Festivals and events taking place between November 1, 2020 and April 30, 2021: one month in Spring 2020 (usually in June);
Festivals and events taking place between May 1 and October 31, 2021: one month in the fall of 2020 (usually in November).

The program expires March 31, 2022.

Some conditions apply.

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Financial assistance for music production and variety programming

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)

You could get a grant for activities linked to the production of records or variety shows, or for the management of artists.

The program includes the following components:

Industrial sector
- Comprehensive assistance
- Business assistance
Management support
Para-industrial sector — Project assistance
Additional tour support
Additional support for new media activities

To be eligible your business must meet both the general and specific terms and conditions of the components.

Other conditions apply.

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Growth Investment Program

La Financière agricole

Farm business owners can receive an investment grant for an agricultural project, regardless of production sector or point in the business life cycle.

The financial assistance is conditional on a loan guarantee from La Financière agricole.

The Growth Investment Program includes four components:

This program replaces the Support for Diversification and Regional Development Program and the Support for Québec Farm Business Development Program.

Some conditions apply.

Growth Investment Program – Component 1: Growth Support

La Financière agricole

Farm business owners can receive an investment grant for an agricultural project, regardless of production sector or point in the business life cycle.

The financial assistance is conditional on a loan guarantee from La Financière agricole.

Component 1: Growth Support is available to all agricultural and agri-food businesses to finance projects related to maple syrup production. The maximum financial assistance is $30,000 on loan capital of up to $300,000.

This program replaces the Support for Diversification and Regional Development Program and the Support for Québec Farm Business Development Program.

Some conditions apply.

Growth Investment Program – Component 2: Growth Support Plus

La Financière agricole

Farm business owners can receive an investment grant for an agricultural project, regardless of production sector or point in the business life cycle.

The financial assistance is conditional on a loan guarantee from La Financière agricole.

Component 2: Growth Support Plus is available to all agricultural and agri-food businesses to finance projects related to productions other than those under supply management and maple syrup production. The maximum financial assistance is $60,000 on loan capital of up to $600,000.

This program replaces the Support for Diversification and Regional Development Program and the Support for Québec Farm Business Development Program.

Some conditions apply.

Growth Investment Program – Component 3: Agri-Environmental Enhancement of Cultivated Land

La Financière agricole

Farm business owners can receive an investment grant for an agricultural project, regardless of production sector or point in the business life cycle.

The financial assistance is conditional on a loan guarantee from La Financière agricole.

Component 3: Agri-Environmental Enhancement of Cultivated Land is available to all agricultural and agri-food businesses to finance projects that will enhance the value of cultivated land or on-farm agri-environmental projects. The maximum financial assistance is $20,000 on loan capital of up to $200,000.

This program replaces the Support for Diversification and Regional Development Program and the Support for Québec Farm Business Development Program.

Some conditions apply.

Growth Investment Program – Component 4: Young Entrepreneurs

La Financière agricole

Farm business owners can receive an investment grant for an agricultural project, regardless of production sector or point in the business life cycle.

The financial assistance is conditional on a loan guarantee from La Financière agricole.

Component 4: Young Entrepreneurs is available to all farm and agri-food businesses wholly owned by persons between the ages of 18 and 40. In addition, one of these persons must have qualified for the Financial Support Program for Aspiring Farmers within the past five years. The maximum financial assistance is $45,000 on loan capital of up to $300,000.

This program replaces the Support for Diversification and Regional Development Program and the Support for Québec Farm Business Development Program.

Some conditions apply.

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Industrial agreement programs

Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation

You could receive financial assistance and support for your industrial, technological or service agreement projects in Europe. The programs can help you plan short-term missions for your business' directors or senior technical staff.

You could obtain:

Local support in identifying and organizing meetings with potential partners
A fixed payment of $1,500 for assistance with logistics

Your business must have been established for at least one year and have the technical and financial capacity to carry out the planned project.

Programme Exportation — Volet Entreprises

Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation

Want to increase your business opportunities? You could get financial assistance to cover up to 40% of eligible expenses, to:

Hire an export specialist
Develop an international business plan
Exhibit at a trade show

Businesses in the following sectors are excluded:

Personal services
Accommodation and food services
Performing arts, entertainment and recreation
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

Other conditions apply.

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Programme d'aide à l'exportation et au rayonnement culturel des œuvres cinématographiques, télévisuelles et interactives québécoise

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)

You could get up to $125,000 in funding for export projects, if you are engaged in the production of film, television, or interactive works, or in commercial activities related to books, arts and crafts, music or variety shows.

The program has 5 components:

Strategic development abroad — New markets, new works
Support for one-time projects
Sodexport — Collective presence in markets and trade fairs, and other export activities
- Festivals and awards
- Search for funding and partnership abroad
- Support for innovative promotion strategies
International relations

Other conditions apply.

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Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — CED

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

Your Quebec organization could be eligible for a contribution to fund growth, or to help create and nurture inclusive regional ecosystems that support business needs and foster innovation, growth and competitiveness.

Funding is available in 2 streams:

Business scale-up and productivity — expand your business, adopt and commercialize innovative technologies and processes, and diversify your markets.
Regional innovation ecosystems (not-for-profits) — enhance business support networks, as well as regional strategic clusters, accelerators and incubators, and projects that attract foreign investments.

Other conditions apply.

Relief measures for Indigenous businesses

Government of Canada

The Government of Canada, through Aboriginal Financial Institutions, will provide financing in the form of short-term, interest-free and non-repayable contributions to First Nations, Inuit and Métis businesses.

Assistance of up to $60,000 will be available as:

an interest-free loan of up to $40,000;
a non-repayable contribution of up to $20,000.

For more information, contact your Aboriginal Financial Institution.

Some conditions apply.