Innovation Factory — Soutien aux entreprises en démarrage ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Early-stage startups with innovative business concepts - Entrepreneurs launching new ventures - Small businesses in development phase seeking structured support - Primarily Quebec-based companies (based on French naming convention) - Entities with viable, innovation-focused business models - Companies requiring foundational business planning and market validation ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable funding (based on support/mentorship model) - Funding Structure: Direct financial support paired with in-kind services - Matching Requirements: Not explicitly stated; likely minimal or none given startup focus - Grant Size: Not specified in description (contact program administrator for amounts) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant assistance - Cost-Share: Information unavailable; clarify with program delivery organization ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Business Planning & Strategy: Development of comprehensive business plans - Mentorship & Coaching: Professional guidance from experienced advisors - Market Research & Analysis: Market information and competitive intelligence - Operational Analysis: Assessment of operational feasibility and processes - Value Proposition Development: Refinement of product/service offering - Pitch & Presentation Training: Skills development for investor/stakeholder presentations - General Startup Development: Support for launch and early-stage growth activities ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Primary Requirement: Commitment to participate in mentorship and coaching program - Business Plan Completion: Development and submission of formal business plan required - Market Validation: Completion of market research and analysis component - Presentation Readiness: Participation in pitch training and presentation preparation - Operational Roadmap: Completion of operational analysis before funding release - Timeline: Specific milestones and program duration not detailed; confirm with administrator - Reporting: Likely progress reporting on business development milestones required - Eligibility Verification: Business innovation and feasibility assessment required for approval