Financing and services

We support projects targeting entrepreneurial growth, innovation, diversification and local economic development. Got a project in mind? We can definitely help you.

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Ongoing Financing Programs

Artificial Intelligence

Accepting applications

Strengthening AI innovation and AI adoption by SMEs.

Black Entrepreneurship Program

No longer accepting applications

Promoting an entrepreneurial ecosystem within Black communities.

Defence investment

Accepting applications

Support for SMEs to accelerate their integration into defence supply chains.

Economic Development in Montréal’s East End

Accepting applications

Promotes development initiatives that support the revitalization, attractiveness, and sustainable reindustrialization of Montréal’s East End.

Festivals in the Greater Montréal region

Accepting applications

Helping organizations renew how they market and develop products in order to enhance what they offer.

Homebuilding Innovation

No longer accepting applications

Support for manufacturing SMEs and NPOs in the development of innovative solutions for the multi-unit residential construction industry.

Northern Isolated Community

Accepting applications

Helping 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 applications

Support for SMEs and NPOs to foster the economic development of official language minority communities.

Quantum Innovation

Accepting applications

Helping SMEs and NPOs adopt, develop and market quantum technologies.

Quebec Economic Development Program

Accepting applications

The QEDP is a CED funding program. It aims to help communities seize promising economic development and diversification opportunities.

Regional Economic Growth through Innovation

Accepting applications

REGI is a national funding program. It supports the economic growth of businesses and regions through innovation.

Social Economy Mutualization

No longer accepting applications

Support for equipment and technology mutualization by social economy enterprises.

Tariff Response

No longer accepting applications

Helping manufacturing businesses negatively affected by tariffs invest in order to remain competitive in the long run.

External Program

Community Futures Program (CFP)

The CFP is a national program that supports local economic development.

Consult the list of CED's past financing programs.

CED's Services

Business Information Services

Are you looking for information on your market or do want to be directed to financing programs and resources that will meet your business needs? CED can help.

Development of defence market

Take advantage of our consulting services and expertise in defense to grow your business.

Blog


Discover analyses, strategies and perspectives to stimulate regional economic development, promote equity and inclusion, and explore regional action plans and entrepreneurial success stories.

Success stories

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Mauricie Business Office: A strategic partner in regional renewal

The Mauricie Business Office supports SMEs in this region and in the northern Lanaudière region. Discover its services.

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LumIR Lasers: From university laboratory to medical innovation

LumIR Lasers creates mid infrared fibre lasers for more precise medical procedures.

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Bio-Bon: From the heart to the stomach

Bio-Bon has made a name for itself in Quebec with its organic veggie pâtés, sustainable approach and deeply human corporate culture.

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2026-03-04