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Investissement Québec — Panorama (Export Diversification Financing)

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$250,000–$1,000,000+ term loan with up to 24-month capital...
Ongoing — open as part of Quebec's tariff-response measures; no published sun...
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Investissement Québec — Panorama (Export Diversification Financing) provides up to $250,000–$1,000,000+ term loan with up to 24-month capital repayment moratorium. A term-loan financing program from Investissement Québec providing $250,000 to $1,000,000+ to established Quebec exporters seeking to diversify their markets away from the United States toward Canadian and international destinations. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description

A term-loan financing program from Investissement Québec providing $250,000 to $1,000,000+ to established Quebec exporters seeking to diversify their markets away from the United States toward Canadian and international destinations. Launched in 2025 as part of Quebec's tariff-response measures, Panorama includes up to a 24-month capital repayment moratorium and advisory support to help mature exporters navigate new trade relationships. The program is listed on the official Quebec government tariff-measures hub and is distinct from Investissement Québec's ESSOR grants and general project financing programs.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Quebec-based business with an established export track record (prior export experience required)
  • Solid financial situation — demonstrated financial health and capacity to service the loan
  • No Quebec job losses as a result of or in connection with the project
  • Project must involve diversification of export markets away from the US to Canadian or international destinations
  • Sector exclusions: agriculture and fishing, cannabis, private medical clinics, owner-occupied residential real estate, tourism, and B2C retail are ineligible
  • Business must be incorporated and operating commercially
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Industries
Manufacturing Technology Food Beverage Clean Technology Services
Business Stage
Growth Expansion Established

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Funding Details

Amount
$250,000–$1,000,000+ term loan with up to 24-month capital repayment moratorium
Type
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Level
Provincial
Deadline
Ongoing — open as part of Quebec's tariff-response measures; no published sunset date

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Panorama was designed specifically for established Quebec exporters pivoting away from US dependence — this is not a program for companies entering export for the first time.

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Rejection Pitfalls 7

  • Business has no prior export track record (first-time exporters are not eligible)
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Application Steps

1 Contact an Investissement Québec regional advisor Visit investquebec.com and contact your regional IQ office. Describe your business, existing export activities, and your plan to diversify away from US markets. IQ advisors co-design applications and provide upfront eligibility guidance.

Required Documents 7

Investissement Québec loan application (online or through an IQ advisor)
Two to three years of financial statements (reviewed or audited preferred)

Eligible Expenses 5

Ineligible Expenses 5

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Medium Risk

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