REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Not-for-profit organizations (primary applicant) - Community Economic Development (CED) organizations in Quebec - Organizations supporting businesses at all stages of development - Organizations with a mandate to support under-represented groups in entrepreneurship - Must be registered and operating in Quebec - Must have demonstrated capacity to deliver business support services ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Financial contribution (non-repayable) - Amount: Not specified in provided details (varies by project scope and regional priorities) - Matching Requirements: Likely requires co-funding or in-kind contributions (typical for REGI program) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (contribution model) - Funding Source: Economic Development Canada for Quebec Regions (Canada Economic Development) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Business support network development and enhancement - Services targeting under-represented entrepreneur groups - Business scaling and competitiveness programs - Mentoring and advisory services - Training and capacity-building initiatives - Infrastructure for business support delivery - Market access and global competitiveness initiatives - Networking and ecosystem development activities ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Focus Area: Must demonstrate commitment to supporting under-represented groups in business - Reporting Requirements: Likely quarterly or annual progress reports on business support outcomes - Performance Metrics: Must track business growth, scaling outcomes, and global competitiveness indicators - Geographic Restriction: Funding limited to Quebec regions - Timeline: Standard government project timeline with defined start/completion dates - Accountability: Must maintain detailed records of activities and outcomes - Community Impact: Demonstrated measurable impact on supported businesses and entrepreneurs --- Note: Contact Economic Development Canada for Quebec Regions or your local CED office for complete program guidelines, application deadlines, and specific funding amounts.