I.Q.C.4.0 - Section 1
At a glance
- From 50,000$ to 2,000,000$
- 50% of project cost
- Open Date : April 10, 2024
- Closing date : March 31, 2028
- Construction
- Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec
Overview
Eligibility criteria
1. Be a company in the manufacturing or business services sector.
- Manufacturing: This includes companies that transform raw materials into finished products.
- Business services: This includes companies that provide services to other companies, such as IT, marketing or accounting services.
2. Have a head office in Quebec.
- The company must be registered in Quebec and have its principal place of business there.
3. Have a project to implement digital and intelligent technologies.
- The project must be aimed at adopting 4.0 technologies, such as artificial intelligence, robotics, the Internet of Things, etc.
- The project must have a significant impact on the company's productivity, competitiveness or resilience.
4. Submit a grant application before March 31, 2028.
- The deadline for applications is March 31, 2028.
- It is important to apply as early as possible, as grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
In addition, the project must meet the following criteria:
- Be realistic and feasible.
- Respect the laws and regulations in force in Quebec.
- Not have already received a grant from the Quebec government for the same project.
Who is eligible
To be eligible for the IQC 4.0 grant, a company must meet the following criteria:
- Be a manufacturing or business services company.
- Have a head office in Quebec.
- Have a project to implement digital and intelligent technologies.
- Submit a grant application before March 31, 2028.
In addition, the project must meet the following criteria:
- Aim for the adoption of digital and intelligent technologies.
- Have a significant impact on the company's productivity, competitiveness or resilience.
- Be realistic and achievable.
Voici quelques exemples d'entreprises qui pourraient être éligibles à la subvention IQC 4.0 :
- Une entreprise manufacturière qui souhaite automatiser une partie de sa production.
- Une entreprise de services aux entreprises qui souhaite développer une nouvelle application mobile.
- Un commerce de détail qui souhaite mettre en place un système de paiement en ligne.
Who is not eligible
The following companies are not eligible for the IQC 4.0 grant:
- Companies that are not located in Quebec.
- Companies that do not have their head office in Quebec.
- Companies that are not part of the manufacturing or business services sector.
- Companies that have already received an IQC 4.0 grant for the same project.
- Companies in bankruptcy or insolvency.
- Companies that are related to a member of Investissement Québec's staff.
In addition, the following projects are not eligible for the IQC 4.0 grant:
- Projects that do not involve the adoption of digital and intelligent technologies.
- Projects that do not have a significant impact on a company's productivity, competitiveness or resilience.
- Projects that are not realistic or feasible.
Eligible expenses
- Eligible expenses (approximate percentage):
- Acquisition of software and hardware (40%)
- Implementation of cloud solutions (20%)
- Staff training (15%)
- Hiring consultants (10%)
- Studies and diagnostics (5%)
Eligible projects & activities
- Eligible projects:
- Adoption of 4.0 technologies, such as artificial intelligence, robotics, the Internet of Things, etc.
- Improvement of business processes
- Development of new products or services
- Increased productivity and competitiveness
Examples of eligible projects:
- Implementation of a computer-aided production management system (CAPM)
- Acquisition of robots to automate repetitive tasks
- Development of a mobile application for inventory management
- Implementation of an e-commerce platform
Eligible geographic areas
All Québec
How to apply
1. Read the IQC 4.0 program guide.
- The program guide contains all the information you need to understand the program and eligibility criteria.
- You can download the program guide from the Investissement Québec website.
2. Determine if your company is eligible.
- Make sure your company meets all the eligibility criteria.
- You can use the online self-assessment tool to determine if your company is eligible.
3. Prepare a grant application.
- The grant application must be completed online and include all required documents.
- You can find grant application forms and instructions on the Investissement Québec website.
4. Submit your grant application.
- The deadline for applications is March 31, 2028.
- It is important to submit your application as soon as possible, as grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
5. Follow the evaluation process.
- Your grant application will be evaluated by Investissement Québec.
- You will be informed of Investissement Québec's decision in writing.
6. Receive the grant.
- If your grant application is approved, you will receive the grant in several installments.
- The first payment will be made after the grant contract has been signed.
- Subsequent payments will be made according to the progress of your project.