Montreal, July 4, 2023
Entreprendre ici is pleased to announce the application period for the Ethnocultural Diversity Honour Scholarships, which will take place from July 4 at 9:00 a.m. to August 21, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. (noon).
Twenty-four (24) honorary grants, each worth up to $25,000, will be awarded by the Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy in partnership with Entreprendre ici. These grants are intended for entrepreneurs from ethnocultural diverse backgrounds across Quebec to support the creation or expansion of their businesses. The top 50 projects will be invited to present their proposals on November 1 and 2. Finally, an official award ceremony featuring the 50 finalists selected by an independent jury will take place during the week of November 13–17, 2023.
To learn more about our services and the eligibility criteria for the Ethnocultural Diversity Honour Scholarships, we invite you to visit our website or follow us on social media.
"Our government is committed to providing the tools needed to carry out entrepreneurial projects across Quebec. Access to financing is essential: that is how we maximize the chances of success for all business people who actively contribute to our economy's growth."
Pierre Fitzgibbon, Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, Minister Responsible for Regional Economic Development, and Minister Responsible for the Metropolis and the Montreal Region
"These honorary grants enable entrepreneurs from diverse ethnocultural backgrounds to access traditional financing and the support needed to enter the business world. It is essential for our government to foster business creation and maximize the chances of success for all Quebec entrepreneurs."
Christopher Skeete, Minister Delegate for the Economy, Minister Responsible for the Fight Against Racism, and Minister Responsible for the Laval Region
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The entire Entreprendre ici team is ready to help you bring your business project to life here in Quebec. Please note that Entreprendre ici’s services are available to entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds across all regions of Quebec and are offered in person, by phone, or via videoconference.
About Entreprendre ici
Entreprendre ici is an initiative of the Government of Quebec (Ministry of Economy and Innovation) established in the wake of the 2017–2022 Government Action Plan on Entrepreneurship. Its mission is to provide tailored support to entrepreneurs from ethnocultural diverse backgrounds across all regions of Quebec to help bring their projects to fruition.