Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Funding and support for SMEs and economic non-profit organizations (NPOs) in all regions of Quebec.
Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) – Local Impact Stream for Quebec
- Full details regarding the implementation of this stream in Quebec will be available shortly (discussions are currently underway with the Government of Quebec to ensure a common understanding).
- In the meantime, Quebec non-profit organizations, Indigenous organizations, and municipalities/RCMs are invited to review the preliminary details below and to express their potential interest by completing this form.
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Business Information Services
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Defence business opportunities
Take advantage of our consulting services and expertise in defense to grow your business.
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Our regional offices
We have several regional offices to serve you.
Financing and services
Black Entrepreneurship Program
No longer accepting applicationsPromoting an entrepreneurial ecosystem within Black communities.
Build Communities Strong
Not currently accepting applicationsSupport high-impact community infrastructure projects for public benefit which will strengthen communities and promote regional economic development.
Defence investment
Accepting applicationsSupport for SMEs to accelerate their integration into defence supply chains.
Economic Development in Montréal's East End
Accepting applicationsPromotes development initiatives that support the revitalization, attractiveness, and sustainable reindustrialization of Montréal's East End.
Festivals in the Greater Montréal region
Accepting applicationsHelping organizations renew how they market and develop products in order to enhance what they offer.
Homebuilding Innovation
No longer accepting applicationsSupport for manufacturing SMEs and NPOs in the development of innovative solutions for the multi-unit residential construction industry.
Northern Isolated Community
Accepting applicationsHelping Nunavik's Inuit and local food production systems develop innovative solutions to the challenges of the northern environment to create the conditions for sustainable economic vitality.
Official Languages
Accepting applicationsSupport for SMEs and NPOs to foster the economic development of official language minority communities.
Quantum Innovation
Accepting applicationsHelping SMEs and NPOs adopt, develop and market quantum technologies.
Quebec Economic Development Program
Accepting applicationsThe QEDP is a CED funding program. It aims to help communities seize promising economic development and diversification opportunities.
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation
Accepting applicationsREGI is a national funding program. It supports the economic growth of businesses and regions through innovation.
Social Economy Mutualization
No longer accepting applicationsSupport for equipment and technology mutualization by social economy enterprises.
Tariff Response
Accepting applicationsHelping manufacturing businesses negatively affected by tariffs invest in order to remain competitive in the long run.
Community Futures Program (CFP)
The CFP is a national program that supports local economic development.
Domestic Trade Commissioner Network
A facilitating role to reduce barriers to interprovincial trade and encourage new business opportunities for SMEs.
Contact us
Canada Economic Development for Quebec regions
800, boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest, bureau 500
Montréal (Québec) H3B 1X9
Phone: 1-800-561-0633
ATS: 1-844-805-8727
Business hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(Closed on statutory holidays)
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Success stories
Happy Yak: from the great outdoors to the Moon
Happy Yak: from the great outdoors to the Moon
Happy Yak designs nutritious and flavourful freeze-dried meals, selected for Artemis II.
Kiima: Revolutionizing the cosmetics industry
Kiima: Revolutionizing the cosmetics industry
In an industry generating 120 billion packages a year, Kiima is targeting deodorant, a commonplace yet highly polluting product.
Bas-Saint-Laurent Business Office: A strategic lever for regional vitality
Bas-Saint-Laurent Business Office: A strategic lever for regional vitality
The Bas-Saint-Laurent Business Office supports growth in agriculture, tourism, science and Indigenous projects.
Minister
The Honourable Mélanie Joly
Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions