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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Open Financing Programs
Black Entrepreneurship Program
OpenPromoting an entrepreneurial ecosystem within Black communities.
Defence investment
OpenSupport for SMEs to accelerate their integration into defence supply chains.
Economic Development in Montréal’s East End
OpenPromote development initiatives that support the revitalization, attractiveness, and sustainable reindustrialization of Montreal’s East End.
Festivals in the Greater Montréal region
OpenHelp organizations renew how they market and develop products in order to enhance what they offer.
Homebuilding Innovation
OpenSupport for manufacturing SMEs and NPOs in the development of innovative solutions for the multi-unit residential construction industry.
Northern Isolated Community
OpenHelp 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
OpenSupport for SMEs and NPOs to foster the economic development of official language minority communities.
Quantum Innovation
OpenHelping SMEs and the NPOs to adopt, develop and market quantum technologies.
Quebec Economic Development Program
OpenThe QEDP is a CED funding program. It aims to help communities seize promising economic development and diversification opportunities.
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation
OpenREGI is a national funding program. It supports the economic growth of businesses and regions through innovation.
Social Economy Mutualization
OpenSupport for equipment and technology mutualization by social economy enterprises.
Tariff Response
OpenHelp 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.
Past CED's Financing Programs
Consult the list of CED's past financing programs.
Success stories
A dancing duet: The Belzile-Maguire sisters set out to conquer the world of shoes
Belzile-Maguire sisters design durable, affordable shoes. From Montreal to New York, discover their authentic and responsible vision.
Métal Duquet: Growth driven by women’s leadership and innovation
Since 1986, Métal Duquet has been creating integrated stainless-steel systems for the food service industry, with growth driven by innovation.
ACET: A pillar of technological innovation in Sherbrooke
The organization plays a frontline role in the emergence of start-ups from the Université de Sherbrooke and elsewhere.