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
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.
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.
Success stories
Rustica Foods: The art of innovating to move further ahead
Rustica Foods:
The art of innovating to move further ahead
Founded in 1958 in Montréal, Rustica Foods has become a leader in the pizza industry.
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.