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Why Investissement Québec?

Investissement Québec is both a financing corporation AND an economic development agency.

 

We have everything you need to get your expansion project up and running—all under one roof! In addition to offering advice and support as you set up your business in Québec, we can provide financial solutions that suit your requirements.

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    Outstanding service
    Whatever your sector, our experts are there to answer all your questions promptly—even the most difficult ones!

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    Site visits
    Our experts will scout out and show you locations in Québec where you can set up your business.

     

     

     

     

     

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    Flexible financial products
    As a financing corporation, Investissement Québec can provide advantageous financial products and tax incentives.

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    Personalized follow-up
    We will be at your side every step of the way as you set up your business in Québec, particularly when it comes to finding local partners and forging strategic alliances to ensure your new business venture is a success.

     

     

Investissement Québec provides a range of financial products tailored specifically to life sciences businesses. Here are some examples:

 

  • Development capital
    Equity capital (minimum of $5 million) to develop strategic partnerships and launch major projects in Québec.
  • Financing of refundable tax credits
    Loans or loan guarantees to enhance your liquidity.
  • ESSOR
    Loans, interest-free loans or loan guarantees to fund your projects. Private research centres are eligible.

Another solution for your industry:

 

Did you know?

  • Québec companies can obtain a tax holiday for foreign researchers. This is one of the things Québec is doing to make it easier to recruit researchers to carry out innovative private-sector projects.
  • Québec is known worldwide as one of the most favourable locations for R&D. Generous tax incentives can cut the net cost of R&D by more than half.
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Sophie Plante

Director, Business Development, New York


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