Resources for Entrepreneurs
Business Plan Competitions
Below is a link to a PDF file that contains information about Canadian and US business plan competitions. These competitions are sponsored by various universities and business organizations and are open mainly to students. Eligibility criteria are determined by each university, so please check the university's website or contact the person in charge to inquire about current requirements.
Websites on Small Business Start-Ups
Business Development Bank of CanadaInformation on financial services and planning tools; focused on small businesses rather than on self-employment
Industry Canada (Strategies)
Government site for information on job searching, self-employment and starting a business
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Programs and services intended to support the development of Quebec SMEs.
National Research Council Canada
Canada's premier organization for research and development
CTN
The CTN's cross-country network of advisors provides access to new and innovative resources that offer integrated and coordinated service delivery
Info-Entrepreneurs
Centralized information resource on government programs
Fondation de l’entrepreneurship
Site for references on bibliographies, videos, information kits and subjects of interest to entrepreneurs
Webfin
Website for consulting and analyzing the profiles of various companies listed on the stock market. Also, access to Egar and Sedar-on-line.
Innovation in Canada
A comprehensive inventory of the best links to universities, public laboratories, municipal agencies and businesses that can help with innovations. Use the diagnostic tools for refining innovation needs, research hundreds of subjects related to innovation, find out how to improve your chances of success, and access lists of innovation experts, researchers and technology experts
Canadian Office of Regional Development (Quebec)
Site about programs offered by the Business Development Bank of Canada
Centre de recherche industrielle du Québec (CRIQ)
Research site about companies and markets for industrial products
Communication Quebec
Site describing the steps to follow to start up as an entrepreneur or self-employed worker
Investissement Quebec
Government agency that provides significant financial leverage as a key player in Quebec’s economic growth and prosperity.
Valorisation Quebec
Brings together university research and innovation, as well as commercialization
MDEIE
Ministère du développement économique, de l’innovation et de l’exportation du Québec
