ESSOR Volet 4: support for internationalization

Quebec businesses setting up structured projects abroad, such as sales offices or distribution networks, can get a loan or guarantee.

Run by: Investissement Québec, for the Government of Quebec

Type: Loan

Where: Quebec

Funding: Loan with guarantee covering up to 70% of net loss; non-repayable contribution in certain cases; amount not stated

Business size: See the official page.

Deadline: Program ends March 31, 2027; intake can be suspended if the budget is exhausted

Last reviewed on 2026-11-08. Confirm details with the program before relying on them.

Related programs

Prairie businesses hit by tariffs can get money for day-to-day operations and for projects that help them adapt to trade disruption.

Prairies Economic Development Canada. Grant. Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba.

Northern businesses affected by tariffs can get money for liquidity needs and for projects that help them pivot.

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor). Grant. Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut.

Export-ready Alberta companies can get help with travel and registration costs for trade events in new markets.

Government of Alberta. Grant. Alberta.

Nova Scotia businesses selling outside the province can offset the cost of export projects.

Invest Nova Scotia. Grant. Nova Scotia.