Competitive Initiative

This initiative encourages companies to adopt clean technologies and eco-responsible practices to become more competitive while reducing their environmental footprint.

In order to support businesses in their efforts, Investissement Québec provides them with brand new solutions that meet the main identified needs. The Competivert financing solution is intended for companies that want to carry out projects involving the integration of clean technologies or eco-responsible practices. The solution offers well-suited terms, such as a capital repayment moratorium that can extend up to 48 months to properly monitor the deployment of projects and offer the necessary flexibility. The Competivert investment matching solution is offered in conjunction with the investment funds sponsored by Investissement Québec. It allows to support, in the form of equity participation, companies that develop clean technologies in Quebec. This innovative venture capital solution, a first for Investissement Québec, targets businesses in the start-up and post-start-up stages that have made sales following a proof of concept, with a strategic player or a diversified clientele. It is complementary to the solutions offered on the market and allows innovative companies in this sector to quickly obtain the capital they need to support their growth. The diagnosis of industrial environmental performance Compétivertis a new personalized technological support service. Offered by the technical experts of Investissement Québec - CRIQ, it allows you to analyze industrial processes and processes and to draw up a list of priority and profitable actions and projects with a view to sustainable productivity. The recommendations are established on the basis of best practices and clean technologies to increase the productivity and competitiveness of businesses and maximize economic and environmental benefits. The Competivert industrial environmental performance diagnosis may be eligible, under certain conditions, for a subsidy from the Écoleader Fund representing up to 50% of eligible expenses.

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