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Subsidy and Financial Assistance Programs for Businesses in Quebec & Canada
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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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.
- Efficient Solutions (Hydro-Québec)
Funding for energy optimization projects, including initiatives like heat recovery and insulation to reduce energy costs.
- Power Demand Management (Hydro-Québec)
Provides credits to companies that reduce electricity consumption during winter peak periods, contributing to decarbonization efforts.
- 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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