I.Q.C.4.0 - Section 1
Support Quebec industries in their adoption of digital and intelligent technologies to increase their productivity, competitiveness and resilience.
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- From 50,000$ to 2,000,000$
- 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 10, 2024
- Closing date : March 31, 2028
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Grant Providers
- Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec
Status
Open
Overview
To obtain this action plan, companies and contracting authorities will take part in a personalized digital diagnostic process in which their level of digital maturity will be assessed, and their specific challenges and needs identified. The action plan will present the essential elements of a successful digital transition, and key performance indicators for follow-up.
Phase III of the Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 (IQC4.0), authorized in decree number 365-2021 of March 24, 2021 by the Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation (MEI), aims to support the Quebec construction industry in the digital shift, particularly in the deployment of Building Data Modeling (BDM or more commonly BIM) on a large scale. This phase is a continuation of the IQC4.0 program, which began in March 2018. To date, more than 250 companies have been diagnosed. It is also part of the Construction Action Plan (CAP) announced on March 21, 2021, as well as the Offensive en Transformation Numérique (OTN) announced on March 29, 2021.
Quebec Ministry of the Economy and Innovation is investing $13.7 million in this new phase of the Quebec-wide initiative. The project is led by two organizations accustomed to supporting the digitization of businesses, the Groupe BIM du Québec and the Institut de gouvernance numérique, in partnership with professional associations in the construction industry.
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.
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