Explore 7 Key Québec Digital Transformation Grants
These grants provide crucial financial support for innovation, productivity, and global expansion, equipping you with the tools to excel in the digital age.
PSCE Grant
A grant aiming to assist SMEs in expanding their market presence, both domestically and internationally.
CanExport
A grant that supports Canadian companies in developing new export opportunities and markets abroad.
Financement Productivité Innovation
An Investissement Québec program offering financial aid for projects that enhance productivity and drive innovation.
Productivité et automatisation
A Ville de Québec initiative providing financial assistance for projects focused on improving productivity through automation.
SIPEM
Program designed to support customized technological innovation projects, to accelerate the productivity of Québec manufacturing companies.
CDAP
A Program supporting Canadian businesses in adopting digital technologies and enhancing their online presence, offering funding and assistance.
Momentum Fund
A Desjardins Movement initiative designed to create quality jobs and stimulate economic growth by aiding organizations in their expansion efforts.
Types of Government Funding and Support Available
Curious about your eligibility for CDAP funding? Let's delve into the criteria to determine your eligibility for this government-funded grant and kickstart your digital transformation journey.
Grants
Non-repayable financial aid from governments to encourage specific investments, available before or during the investment phase.
Government loans
Repayable financial aid with favorable terms, typically provided before the investment phase.
Loan guarantees
The government promises to cover, fully or partially, the amounts loaned to a company in case of default, with guarantees issued before loan approval.
Incubators and accelerators
Organizations offering extensive support and financial solutions to selected businesses for their growth and development.
PSCE
(Programme de soutien à la compétitivité des entreprises)
The PSCE Grant supports Québec businesses by funding projects that aim to increase productivity, develop new products, or strengthen their presence at the provincial, federal, and international levels. The program is divided into 3 streams.
01
Strengthening marketing products and services in Québec
- For businesses with sales under $100 million
- Offers up to $250,000 annually in non-repayable contributions, covering 50% of eligible costs (minimum expenditure $25,000).
- Aimed at Québec SMEs looking to integrate the province's supply chains and respond to public tenders.
02
Strengthening the export capacity and international projects
- For businesses with sales between $1 million and $100 million
- Provides up to $100,000 in non-repayable assistance (50% for the first project, decreasing thereafter)
- Helps SMEs accelerate market commercialization and development outside Québec.
03
Supporting large companies and international projects
- For businesses with sales over $100 million
- Provides up to $100,000 in non-repayable assistance (50% for the first project, decreasing thereafter)
- Aims to stimulate the internationalization of large companies, contributing to Québec's economy and global influence.
Momentum Fund
The Desjardins’ Momentum Fund aims to create quality jobs and stimulate economic development by supporting organizations that invest in their growth.
Funding
The Desjardins’ Momentum Fund can cover 25% of the cost of projects for an amount of up to $20,000.
Eligible Projects Include
- Digital transformation
- Innovation
- Market and supplier development
- Cybersecurity
- Sustainable development
- Business model optimization
Applying for the Momentum Fund
For more information or to submit a project, contact your Desjardins account manager or Business centre.
Financement productivité innovation
Investissement Québec's Financement et productivité initiative boosts local business competitiveness through productivity and innovation. Offering a comprehensive range of solutions, including funding, strategic and technological support, it's designed to inspire and guide business leaders towards success.
Eligibility
For-profit company, operating in or related to the manufacturing field, and legally incorporated in Canada.
Eligible projects
- Innovation processes adopting new technologies
- Acquisition of innovative equipment for productivity improvement
- Integration of IT for process efficiency
- New product commercialization methods
- Product enhancement or development
- New organizational processes for agility
Productivité et automatisation
Québec City's funding program Productivité et automatisation addresses productivity improvements and labor shortages by embracing cutting-edge technologies. It supports manufacturing sector projects and operations equipment or technology acquisitions, aiming to alleviate labor challenges. The program is divided in two parts.
01
Manufacturing sector companies deploying an industrial 4.0 project
Funds 50% of eligible expenses, up to $500,000 per project.
02
Operations Equipment or Technologies Acquisition
Aids companies in labor challenges, funding up to 50% of eligible expenses, up to $100,000 per project.
Eligibility Criteriats
Your company must be based in Québec City with a project having at least $75,000 in eligible expenses.
SIPEM
PROMPT's SIPEM program focuses on accelerating the productivity of Québec's manufacturing companies through customized technological innovation projects. It offers financial support for identifying technological opportunities and developing solutions for digital transformation.
Volet 1
Technological specification workbook
Aids in identifying technological data project opportunities, with PROMPT funding up to 50%, to a maximum of $10,000.
Volet 2
Digital Transformation Project
Encourages manufacturing companies to undertake digital transformation, offering financial assistance up to $200,000 for SMEs and $500,000 for large companies.
CDAP
The Canada Digital Adoption Program provides substantial government funding to SMEs for creating and implementing digital adoption plans, enabling them to leverage technology solutions for growth.
01
Grow Your Business Online Grant
Up to $2,400 in funding to encourage e-commerce and grow online sales.
02
Boost Your Business technology Grant
Grant of up to $15,000 in funding to take advantage of technology advices and create a digital transformation plan.
CanExport
CanExport program assists SMEs in developing export opportunities, covering a wide range of activities from attending virtual trade shows to applying for IP/Product certifications, aimed at enhancing Canada's trade diversification efforts.
Funding
Provides financial assistance covering up to 75% of eligible costs, for a project of maximum 100,000$
Eligibility
- For-profit entities
- Incorporated or LLP/cooperative
- CRA business number
- Fewer than 500 employees
- Annual revenues of $100,000 to $100 million
Funded Activities
- Virtual trade show attendance
- Marketing tool adaptation and SEO
- IP/Product certifications
- Market research
- Expert advice on digital marketing, IP, and more
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