Programme de planification des nouvelles opportunités ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - For-profit businesses operating in Quebec - Businesses with fewer than 500 employees (typical SME threshold) - Sole proprietors and incorporated companies - Businesses demonstrating need for competitiveness planning and risk management ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable contribution (subvention) - Grant Structure: Direct financial assistance with no repayment obligation - Typical Range: Variable based on project scope and business size (specific amounts not detailed in program description) - Matching Requirements: To be confirmed with program administrator - Repayability: Non-repayable funds ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Competitiveness improvement planning and implementation - Transition management costs - Risk management strategy development and implementation - Change management and adaptation initiatives - Consulting and professional services related to the above activities - Strategic planning and operational restructuring expenses ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Applicants must demonstrate clear need for competitiveness enhancement or risk mitigation - Business must be actively operating and viable - Project must include documented strategic planning objectives - Grantee must implement approved plans and strategies - Regular reporting on progress and outcomes may be required - Funds must be used exclusively for approved purposes - Application review and approval process required before funding release - Compliance with Quebec business regulations and grant conditions mandatory