ESSOR Volet 2: investment projects for productivity and expansion
Quebec businesses investing in capacity, modernization or technological transition can get a loan or guarantee, and in some cases a contribution.
Run by: Investissement Québec, for the Government of Quebec
Type: Loan
Where: Quebec
Funding: Minimum project of $100,000 in eligible expenses; loan plus guarantee of up to 70% of net loss; non-repayable contribution in certain cases; combined government aid capped at 50% of project cost
Business size: See the official page.
Deadline: Intake can be suspended without notice if the budget is exhausted
Related programs
Canada Small Business Financing Program
Small businesses and start-ups can borrow through their own financial institution under a federally registered loan program.
BDC Small Business Loan
Established, profitable Canadian businesses can apply online for a term loan from the federal development bank.
Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund
Women entrepreneurs can borrow from delivery organizations to start or grow a business.
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (Prairies)
Prairie businesses hit by tariffs can get money for day-to-day operations and for projects that help them adapt to trade disruption.