Sustainable Transition (Transition durable)

Program Description

Laval Économique grant for established Laval companies in eligible sectors — manufacturing, food processing, agriculture, high technology, transportation and logistics, business services, tourism and priority sectors — to reduce their environmental footprint. Pays a non-repayable contribution of up to 50% of eligible expenses: up to $25,000 for equipment or technology integration, up to $10,000 for a technical assessment, or up to $10,000 for certification. Requires two years of operation, sales over $1 million, and at least 30% applicant seed money.

Eligibility Requirements

• Legal entity registered with a Québec Enterprise Number (NEQ).
• Laval-based business, in operation for at least 2 years.
• Sales over $1 million.
• Financial capacity to ensure continuity of operations.
• Project carried out in Laval with seed money of at least 30% of eligible expenses.
• Project not started prior to acceptance of application, to be completed within 12 months after financial assistance has been granted.
• The business must operate in an eligible field of activity: manufacturing, assembly, processing or fabrication industries; food processing; agriculture (specifically to facilitate energy transition); high technology (aerospace, life sciences, information and communications technology, cleantech); transportation and logistics; business services; the tourism industry (recreational tourism or lodging facilities); sectors considered priority or strategic; or social economy enterprises involved in processing and manufacturing.
• Within transportation and logistics, warehousing, independent road transport, automobile dealerships and auto repair services are excluded.
• Within business services, retail, restaurants, professional and financial services, professions regulated by a professional order, construction, daycares and training centres are excluded.
• The contribution is capped at 50% of eligible expenses and the application must be for a minimum of $10,000.
• Stream-scoped: the Technical Assessment category (up to $10,000) is designated for manufacturing and industrial businesses. This restriction applies to that category alone and does not gate the Equipment or Technology Integration or Certification categories.
• Eligibility is subject to the availability of funds; the amount of financial assistance may vary according to available budgets and may be subject to certain conditions.