Programme d'accélération du financement ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) - Startups (newly established businesses) - University Research Institutes (academic research institutions) - Must be incorporated or legally established in Canada ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $25,000 per applicant - Coverage Ratio: Up to 40% of eligible consultant or service provider costs - Repayability: Non-repayable contribution (grant, not loan) - Matching Requirement: Applicant must cover minimum 60% of costs (cost-sharing mandatory) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - External consultant services (fees, honorariums, professional services) - Service provider costs (specialized vendors and external expertise) - Direct costs associated with engaging qualified external professionals - Services aimed at business acceleration and growth ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Grant covers maximum 40% of total project costs (60% cost-sharing required from applicant) - Funds must be used for eligible external consultant or service provider engagement only - Applicant must demonstrate need for external expertise - Project must align with business acceleration objectives - Claim submission likely required with supporting documentation and invoices - Specific timeline and reporting requirements apply (consult program administrator for details)