Funding guide · Quebec
Small Business Grants and Funding in Quebec
Quebec has its own layer of business funding through Investissement Québec, regional development networks (MRCs, SADC and CAE) and Hydro-Québec, alongside federal support from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions. Many program pages are published in French first.
A few programs to know about
This is a sample, not the full list. Amounts are the headline figures we last checked; always confirm the current terms on the official program page.
Grant
Programme ESSOR - Volet 1
Investissement Québec
Non-repayable, up to 50% of eligible costs (for example up to $50,000 for a feasibility study)
Last checked October 5, 2026 · Official program page
Grant
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) - Quebec
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Liquidity up to $2M non-repayable (50% of eligible costs); up to $3M non-repayable combined
Last checked October 5, 2026 · Official program page
Rebate
Efficient Solutions Program
Hydro-Québec
Up to 90% of eligible equipment costs; energy analysis up to $60,000
Last checked October 5, 2026 · Official program page
Grant
Programme PME en Action
Investissement Québec
Up to 40% of costs; feasibility studies up to $100,000, productivity support up to $50,000
Last checked September 29, 2026 · Official program page
What is not on this page
Which programs your business actually qualifies for, their deadlines and intake windows, the documents each one requires, and help drafting the application. That depends on your industry, size and project, so it is handled in the free check rather than listed here.
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