Subsidy and Financial Assistance Programs for Businesses in Quebec & Canada

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Accelerate your productivity

A wide range of programs and grants are available to support Quebec and Canadian companies in their innovation, digital transformation and sustainable productivity projects.

Whether you’re an SME, a player in the manufacturing sector or an organization in digital transition, explore the opportunities available at every stage of your growth.

Main financing programs

Launched by major players such as Investissement Québec, Hydro-Québec, and various provincial and federal government departments, these programs aim to strengthen the competitiveness of local businesses while promoting the development of new sustainable technologies and practices.

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SUPPORTING INNOVATION & SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTIVITY IN QUÉBEC

  • Latest Investissement Québec assistance launched on October 29 2024
  • Supports the transition to higher, sustainable productivity through innovation and automation
  • Favorise les pratiques écologiques et l’utilisation de technologies de pointe
  • Promotes environmentally-friendly practices and the use of cutting-edge technologies
  • Includes a range of financing and support options, tailored to both large companies and SMEs

INNOVATION SUPPORT FOR MANUFACTURING PRODUCTIVITY

  • Prompt's program for manufacturing companies in Quebec
  • Finance tailor-made technological innovation projects to enhance productivity
  • Targets manufacturing companies and services supporting the manufacturing industry
  • Complementary to initiatives by MEIE, Investissement Québec (ESSOR), and Canada Economic Development (CDAP)

ACCELERATING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FOR ALUMINUM COMPANIES

  • Alu 4.0 - Locomotive Numérique: Financing covering up to 46.3% of eligible expenses for connectivity, automation and cybersecurity projects
  • Consortium TIC, numérique et usine 4.0: Access to specialized resources for digital projects up to $30,000, with discounts on external fees

Strategic Innovation Fund

FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR INNOVATION AND GROWTH

  • Funding program for innovation and growth projects in all sectors, including manufacturing
  • Support for R&D, commercialization of new technologies, and industrial collaborations

ACCELERATING GROWTH AND INNOVATION FOR QUEBEC MANUFACTURERS

  • Financial support for expansion, modernization and productivity projects
  • Financing packages tailored to the needs of manufacturing companies
  • Help to optimize infrastructures and boost competitiveness

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FINANCING THE DIGITAL TRANSITION OF LAVAL’S INDUSTRIES

  • Grants of up to $75,000 for Laval manufacturing companies
  • Support for digital transformation projects, including automation and robotization
  • Help to increase the competitiveness and efficiency of local businesses

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Other financial support for digital transition & competitiveness

  • Tax credit for investment and innovation (C3I)
    This program offers a refundable tax credit to encourage Quebec companies to modernize their equipment and adopt innovative technologies. It aims to increase competitiveness and productivity through the acquisition of manufacturing equipment, electronic equipment, management software packages or mineral processing equipment, while supporting transformation and process improvement projects.
  • Momentum Fund (Desjardins)
    This fund supports innovation, digital transformation and foreign market development projects. Its main aim is to help Quebec companies grow and become more competitive by financing their digital projects and providing specialized support.
  • Early Adopters Program (Primo-Adoptants)
    This grant encourages Quebec SMEs to adopt innovative technologies by offering up to $75,000 in financial support. It is designed to help companies integrate new technologies to improve efficiency and competitiveness.
  • My Digital Success (CCTT)
    This program offers financial support of up to $22,500 to help Quebec companies initiate their digital transformation. It aims to strengthen the efficiency and innovation capacity of organizations through the expertise of college technology transfer centers (CCTTs).
  • City of Quebec – Productivity and Automation
    This program offers financial support to Quebec City companies to help them increase their productivity through technologies such as automation and robotization. It aims to alleviate labor shortages and strengthen the competitiveness of local businesses.

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