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Investissement Québec — Project Financing — Eligibility, Funding & How to Apply | GrantCompass Updated March 2026 · Verified against Investissement Québec guidelines Investissement Québec — Project Financing Visit Official Program → Investissement Québec — Project Financing provides up to Varies financing solutions to support Quebec businesses at all stages of development, including loans, guarantees, and equity investments.
The program covers up to 50% of eligible costs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis . (As of March 2026, verified against Investissement Québec program guidelines) What this program funds and who can apply Provides financing solutions to support Quebec businesses at all stages of development, including loans, guarantees, and equity investments.
Business headquartered or operating in Quebec Project generates clear economic spinoffs for Quebec (job creation, productivity, exports) Not a retail business, restaurant, catering company, or transportation service provider (for most streams) Government bodies and non-profits are ineligible for most ESSOR financing components Real estate developers are ineligible Demonstrates capacity to service the financing (loans and guarantees) or accept equity terms Up to 50% of eligible costs Competition, effort, and approval at a glance See how this program compares on approval odds, difficulty, and competition — so you know if it’s worth your time.
Try Free for 7 Days → Know your real odds before investing 40+ hours Approval likelihood, realistic amounts, competition level, and what winners look like Try Free for 7 Days → What You Need to Get Approved Everything reviewers look for — so you apply with confidence, not guesswork Insider tips, common pitfalls, and what successful applicants look like IQ is primarily a lender and investor — not a grant provider.
The only true non-repayable funding IQ offers is through ESSOR Components 1A–1C (feasibility studies, digital diagnostics, digital plan implementation), each capped at $20,000–$50,000 covering up to 50% of costs. For most Quebec businesses seeking grants, IQ is best used as a co-lender stacked alongside NRC-IRAP, CanExport, or SR&ED rather than as a primary grant source.
Always start with an IQ regional advisor call — they help design the full funding stack. See what trips up most applicants for this program — and how to avoid it.
Try Free for 7 Days → Business not headquartered or significantly operating in Quebec Insufficient financial stability (negative EBITDA, no clear repayment capacity for loans) Weak project business case — no clear ROI or economic benefit to Quebec See the most common reasons applications get rejected — before you submit yours.
Try Free for 7 Days → Quebec-headquartered businesses with clear investment projects generating economic spinoffs (job creation, productivity gains, export growth). For project financing: established businesses with 2+ years of operations, positive revenue trajectory, and meaningful owner equity contribution. For ESSOR grants: SMBs undertaking feasibility studies or digital transformation with a qualified consulting firm.
Manufacturing, technology, clean energy, and agrifood sectors are strongly aligned with IQ's mandate. See what successful applicants for this program actually look like. Try Free for 7 Days → ESSOR Component 1: eligible sector, qualified consultant, project description completeness, not pre-started.
Loans: creditworthiness, repayment capacity, owner equity contribution, project viability, Quebec economic benefit (job creation, productivity, export). Development capital: VC-style diligence on team, market, technology, traction, growth plan. See exactly what reviewers score on — so you know where to focus.
Try Free for 7 Days → Don’t waste 12 hours on a preventable rejection 7 reasons applications get rejected, what winners look like, and exactly what reviewers score on Try Free for 7 Days → Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses Contact an IQ regional advisor Call 1-844-474-6367 or use the contact form on investquebec. com. Request a meeting with the regional advisor for your area.
IQ has advisors in all 16 Quebec administrative regions. This call is free and is the most important step — advisors design the full financing stack. Needs assessment meeting The IQ advisor meets with you to understand your project, business stage, and financing needs.
They map out which IQ products and government programs apply. Bring your financial statements, a business overview, and a description of the project or need. Prepare the application package For ESSOR Component 1: project description, third-party consultant quote and CV, budget forecast, IQ consent and declaration forms.
For loans/development capital: 2–3 years of financial statements, business plan, financial projections, detailed project description, and evidence of owner equity contribution.
✓ 2–3 years of financial statements (audited preferred) ✓ Business plan with financial projections ✓ Detailed project description (context, objectives, outcomes) ✓ Budget forecasts and cash flow projections ✓ Evidence of owner equity contribution ✓ For ESSOR: third-party consultant quote, service offer, consultant CV ✓ Form: Declarations and Consent (IQ-specific) ESSOR Component 1: Third-party consulting fees for feasibility studies, digital diagnostics, or digital implementation plans ESSOR Components 2–4: Capital equipment, building improvements, professional services, employee training on new technologies, technology integration costs IQ Loans: Working capital for investment projects, capital equipment, real estate for business operations, export development, business acquisitions Consulting by the applicant's own employees (ESSOR — must use qualified third-party firm) Expenses incurred before the signed IQ agreement Refinancing of existing debt Ongoing operations and maintenance Capital replacement with no productivity improvement Non-qualifying sectors: retail, personal services, financial services (certain streams), residential real estate GST/QST on eligible expenses Expenses overlapping with another provincial program on the same activity Ongoing — no annual intake periods for most IQ financing products.
ESSOR Component 1 (grant streams) is open through March 31, 2027. Contact an IQ regional advisor for current availability. IQ project financing is ongoing with no annual intake periods.
ESSOR Component 1 (grant streams) is open through March 31, 2027. Open Application Portal → Government bodies and public sector organizations (for most ESSOR components) Non-profit organizations (for most ESSOR components) Personal service providers Businesses not headquartered or significantly operating in Quebec Get the step-by-step application guide — documents, timeline, and what to prepare.
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Other programs you might be eligible for Strategic Response Fund (formerly Strategic Innovation Fund) Up to $50 million · Federal Black Entrepreneurship Program Up to $250,000 · Federal Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) Up to $1 million · Federal Know Before You Apply: Investissement Québec — Project Financing 6 steps · 7 docs · what reviewers look for · stacking potential Try Free for 7 Days →
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Quebec-based businesses seeking financing for growth and development. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.