Financement de projets – Grant Analysis ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in Quebec - For-profit businesses across all sectors - Sole proprietors and self-employed individuals with established operations - Corporations (private and public) - Cooperatives and business partnerships - Businesses must demonstrate viable operations and creditworthiness - Non-profits and charitable organizations are not eligible ### 💰 Funding Details - Minimum funding amount: $50,000 CAD - Maximum amount: Not specified (determined case-by-case) - Funding structures available: - Loans: Traditional debt financing with repayment terms - Loan guarantees: Government backs lender risk (reduces interest rates/requirements) - Equity investment: Direct capital injection (non-dilutive or minimal dilution depending on structure) - Matching requirements: Not explicitly stated; varies by project and financing structure - Repayability: Loans are repayable; equity terms negotiable - Interest rates & terms: Determined based on project viability, business profile, and risk assessment ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Expansion projects (facility growth, market entry, capacity increases) - Export initiatives (international market development, trade missions, marketing) - Modernization & upgrades (process improvements, operational efficiency) - Innovation projects (R&D, product/service development, technology integration) - Construction (new facilities, renovations, infrastructure) - Equipment purchase (machinery, technology, tools, vehicles) - Commercialization (product launch, marketing, branding) - General business projects (broad eligibility for growth-oriented initiatives) ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Minimum funding threshold: Projects must require at least $50,000 in financing - Business viability requirement: Applicants must demonstrate sound business plans and financial projections - Project-specific assessment: Each proposal evaluated individually for feasibility and risk - **Creditw