SME in Action Program

Receive up to $50,000 in Government Funding.

The SME in Action program is a federal government funding program that helps SMEs carry out feasibility studies prior to the realization of investment projects in Québec. The SME in Action Program aims to increase competitiveness and productivity, create new businesses, and stimulate more jobs and sustainable development.

Funding Amount

Eligible businesses could receive up to 40% of eligible costs to a maximum of $50,000 per project.

Eligible Applicants

Applicants must be SME businesses, including for-profit enterprises, cooperatives, and social economy enterprises. Eligible industries include manufacturing, IT, environmental services, and value-added distribution services.

Eligible Activities

Decision-making costs for short-term Québec investments. Types of studies eligible for funding include analyzes of market, process or technology, site selection, and regulatory and legal framework.

Deadline to Apply

Ongoing application intake will continue to accept applications until the funding pool is depleted. Project implementation period may not exceed a maximum and continuous period of twelve months.

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SME in Action Program

Amount of Funding

Eligible businesses could receive up to 40% of eligible costs to a maximum of $50,000 per project.

Please note that funding for this program may not surpass a cumulative rate of government assistance exceeding 50% of total project expenses.

Amount of Funding from the Canadian Government

SME in Action Program

Eligible Applicants

Applicants for the SME in Action program may be eligible if they meet the following criteria:

Applicants are a manufacturer;
Applicants work in the engine service sector. Ideal companies are generally active in the following sectors:
- Infotech and communications;
- Environmental services;
- Creation and industrial design services; and
- Industrial laboratories and scientific services and more.

Eligible Applicants for Canadian Government Funding

SME in Action Program

Eligible Activities

The following activities may be eligible for the SME in Action program:

Carrying out feasibility studies to analyze technical or economic parameters of business establishment
Foster modernization or expansion projects;
Decision-making for short-term Québec investments;
Studies eligible for funding include:
- An Analysis of market, process or technology;
- Site selection; and
- Regulatory and legal framework.

Eligible Expenses for Canadian Government Funding

SME in Action Program

Program Deadline

Ongoing application intake will continue to accept applications until the funding pool is depleted. Project implementation period may not exceed a maximum and continuous period of twelve months.