Launch Lab — Soutien de conseillers ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in early stages of development - Innovative startups and scale-ups - Companies operating in Québec (primary focus) - Businesses with innovative business models or products/services - Organizations seeking strategic business guidance and mentorship - Both for-profit corporations and social enterprises may be eligible ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable advisory support program - Financial Structure: Subsidized or fully-covered consultant/advisor fees (no direct cash grant to business) - Cost Coverage: Government covers a portion or entirety of professional advisory services - Matching Requirements: Minimal to no matching funds typically required from applicant - Repayability: Non-repayable; funding takes form of subsidized professional services rather than capital injection ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Strategic business planning and development advice - Market analysis and validation guidance - Business model refinement and optimization - Go-to-market strategy consulting - Financial projections and planning assistance - Operational efficiency recommendations - Technology and innovation implementation guidance - Leadership and management coaching - Regulatory compliance and legal structure advice - Growth and scaling strategy mentorship ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Company must be deemed genuinely innovative or addressing unmet market needs - Participation in structured advisory sessions as scheduled - Demonstrated willingness to implement recommendations - Regular progress reporting and feedback on advisor guidance - Engagement commitment typically spans defined program period (varies by intake) - Geographic location requirement (Québec-based operations) - Compliance with program terms and conditions - Advisors assigned based on industry expertise and business needs alignment - Possible requirement to maintain confidentiality regarding proprietary information shared