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REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems (CED Quebec)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Maximum Funding
Up to 90% of eligible costs for qualifying not-for-profit...
Ongoing
Difficulty
Hard
Payment
Milestone-Based
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
—
Co-Funding
90%
REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems (CED Quebec) provides Up to 90% of eligible costs for qualifying not-for-profit ecosystem organizations (project-dependent). Non-repayable CED funding for Quebec not-for-profit incubators, accelerators, and regional economic development players whose primary mission is to offer incubation or acceleration services to start-ups and impact businesses. The program covers up to 90% of eligible costs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description
Non-repayable CED funding for Quebec not-for-profit incubators, accelerators, and regional economic development players whose primary mission is to offer incubation or acceleration services to start-ups and impact businesses. CED covers up to 90% of eligible costs for qualifying non-profit ecosystem organizations under this stream — one of the highest cost-share rates among federal regional development programs. Projects must build innovation ecosystem capacity across Quebec regions.
Eligibility Requirements
- Non-profit organization in Quebec that provides services to, or generates benefits for, businesses — including but not limited to incubators and accelerators — as well as municipalities and regional county municipalities (RCMs)
- Regional economic-development players in Quebec delivering ecosystem capacity (economic development corporations, sector clusters, innovation hubs)
- For-profit companies are not eligible under this stream (apply to CED's REGI Business Scale-up & Productivity stream or QEDP instead)
- Project must strengthen Quebec's entrepreneurial ecosystem and support regional economic development
- Enhanced consideration for organizations serving underrepresented groups: women, Indigenous peoples, and young entrepreneurs
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Quick Assessment
Difficulty
Hard
Competition
Moderate
First-Timer
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Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to 90% of eligible costs for qualifying not-for-profit ecosystem organizations (project-dependent)
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Federal
- Co-Funding
- Up to 90% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Ongoing
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Deadline
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Insider TipCED's 90% cost-share for qualifying NPOs is unique among REGI RIE streams — for most federal RDA programs the non-repayable ceiling is 50-75%.
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Application Steps
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Pre-application consultation with CED Contact your regional CED office (1-800-561-0633) to discuss your project. Officers confirm current intake approach, eligibility, and whether the project fits the RIE or QEDP stream.
Required Documents 7
✓ Detailed project proposal with objectives, activities, timeline, and measurable ecosystem outcomes
✓ Legal incorporation documents confirming not-for-profit status and mission
Eligible Expenses 7
Ineligible Expenses 6
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Compatible Programs
Investissement Québec programs
Quebec Economy and Innovation Ministry programs
Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP / CED)
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Clawback Risk
Medium Risk
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| REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems... | Up to 90% of eligible costs for... | Hard | Milestone-Based | Ongoing |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can a for-profit incubator apply?
No — only not-for-profit organizations whose primary mission is incubation or acceleration are eligible under this stream. For-profit businesses should apply to CED's REGI BSP or QEDP streams.
Why is CED's cost-share rate up to 90% when other RDAs cap at 50-75%?
CED applies higher rates for not-for-profit ecosystem organizations delivering a public-benefit mission (incubation/acceleration). This is specific to Quebec's delivery model — confirm with CED that your organization qualifies for the 90% rate.
The dedicated 2024-2028 call closed — can we still apply?
Yes — after the dedicated call closed in May 2024, eligible organizations access support through CED's regular REGI and QEDP channels on a rolling basis. Contact CED to confirm the current process.
What's a realistic grant size for a Quebec accelerator?
Typically $200,000–$1,000,000 for annual programming; larger multi-year initiatives may reach $2M. The 90% cost-share makes larger budgets accessible with only a small matching requirement.
Why do applications get rejected?
Most common: the organization's primary mission is not incubation/acceleration, insufficient track record, or weak performance measurement framework. Verify the current intake process with CED before applying.
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