Ville de Québec — Capitale-Productivité Grant
Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
A municipal grant covering up to 40% of eligible expenses to a maximum of $150,000 for private incorporated companies in Quebec City investing in productivity, automation, or eco-responsible capital projects. Eligible sectors include agrifood, digital arts, manufacturing, optics-photonics, life sciences, and clean technologies. The program has been open on a continuous intake basis since August 2025.
Eligibility Requirements
- Private incorporated companies operating within the Quebec City agglomeration
- Indigenous-owned sole proprietorships and partnerships located in Wendake are eligible
- Social economy enterprises (non-profits and cooperatives) with majority commercial activities
- Out-of-province companies establishing their first Quebec City location are eligible
- Eligible sectors: agrifood, digital arts, manufacturing, optics-photonics, life sciences, clean technologies
- Must not be bankrupt or listed on the ineligible contractors registry
- Must not have outstanding debts to Ville de Québec
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to $150,000 (maximum 40% of eligible expenses)
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Municipal
- Co-Funding
- Up to 40% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Continuous intake (open since August 27, 2025)
Program Scorecard
Competition, effort, and approval at a glance
Everything you need to win Ville de Québec — Capitale-Productivité Grant — $19
Not a marketing summary. The actual checklist, intel, and stack strategy reviewers look for.
- 6-document checklist with what each reviewer is actually checking
- 5-step application timeline with prep hours per step
- Insider tip from program officers on what separates winners
- 3-program stacking strategy to combine with compatible funding
- Success profile + evaluation criteria — exactly what reviewers score on
How to Win
Insider tips, common pitfalls, and what successful applicants look like
Insider TipThe program explicitly includes Indigenous-owned entities in Wendake — a rare exception to the incorporated-company requirement. Out-of-province businesses opening their first Quebec City location are also eligible, making this a potential location-decision incentive. Contact the Service du développement économique directly via the contact info on the program page to confirm sector and project eligibility before investing in a full application.
Success Profile
A Quebec City manufacturer, food processor, or life sciences company investing $50,000–$375,000 in new production equipment, robotics, or leasehold improvements to improve operational productivity. The business is incorporated, has been operating in Quebec City for 1+ years, and is in one of the six eligible sectors.
Evaluation Criteria
Projects assessed on: (1) eligibility of the organization and sector; (2) relevance of the investment to productivity, automation, or eco-responsibility; (3) completeness and accuracy of cost documentation; (4) financial health of the applicant. Rolling intake means evaluation is on a first-come, first-served basis for qualifying applications.
Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
Application Steps
Required Documents 6
Eligible Expenses 4
- Equipment purchases and leases
- Asset acquisitions for productivity improvement
- Leasehold improvements
- Professional and consulting fees directly supporting eligible investments
Ineligible Expenses 8
- Land and building acquisition
- Standard construction (unrelated to eligible investment)
- Standard office furniture
- Salaries and wages
- Debt repayment
- Charitable activities
- Costs incurred before application approval
- Moving operations outside Quebec City agglomeration
Intake Periods
Continuous rolling intake since August 27, 2025. No fixed intake windows.
Deadline Notes
Rolling intake with no fixed deadline as of April 2026. The program opened August 27, 2025. Final approvals subject to delegation agreement renewal with the City. Apply early as annual budgets may be exhausted.
Ineligible Organizations
- Non-incorporated businesses (except Indigenous-owned entities in Wendake)
- Businesses operating outside Quebec City agglomeration
- Businesses in sectors not listed as eligible
- Organizations with outstanding debts to Ville de Québec
Funding Stack Strategy
Compatible programs, clawback risk, and combined funding potential
Compatible Programs
Clawback Risk
Medium RiskCity may require repayment if funded assets are removed from Quebec City or the business closes within a defined period after the grant.
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