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This program aims to accelerate the digital transformation process of companies to boost their productivity and competitiveness in the marketplace. With a total grant budget of $725,000, it offers access to a variety of funds, including Can Export Innovation, the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP), as well as specific support for innovation projects and artificial intelligence (AI) through Scale AI, Invest-IA, and Partner.IA. This program is ideal for companies seeking to integrate new technologies and innovate their processes.

This program is designed to help companies develop and optimize their human resources management skills, with total grants available of $92,500. It includes measures such as workforce training, with grants such as Mesure de formation de la main-d'œuvre, Novascience, and Career Ready, in addition to the MITACS and MITACS Élévation programs, which support collaboration between companies and the academic sector for skills development. This program promotes the improvement of talent management practices and the empowerment of teams.

This program focuses on optimizing key business activities, such as financial management, production and sales, with total grants of $377,500. Available grants include Incubation Vouchers to support startups, Can Export PME for international expansion, PSCE and ESSOR for growth support, and Raise IP for intellectual property protection and valorization. This program is designed for companies aiming to improve their operational efficiency and increase their market presence.

In-depth study of your company and its context to identify the subsidies best suited to your projects, drawing on our vast repertoire of over 1600 financing solutions available in Canada.

Development of a customized tactic and action plan, aligned with your organization's specific objectives.

Proactive identification of new funding and support opportunities tailored to your business.

Complete support for the preparation and submission of your grant applications, offering an all-in-one solution.

In Canada, several grant programs are available to entrepreneurs to support the development of their projects in various fields, such as technology, innovation, human resources and marketing. Here is a non-exhaustive list of the types of programs available:

1. CanExport
   : Program offering financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to develop new markets abroad.

2. NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)
   : Offers financial support and advice to SMEs for technology development and commercialization of new products or services.

3. Scale AI
   : Investment in artificial intelligence projects, aimed at accelerating the adoption of AI technologies to boost competitiveness.

4. Invest-IA
   : Program designed to encourage companies to integrate artificial intelligence solutions into their operations.

5. MITACS
   : Offers funding programs to encourage collaboration between universities and companies on research and development projects.

6. ESSOR Program:
   Supports investment projects that contribute to the competitiveness and growth of Québec companies.

7. Incubation vouchers:
   Offers startups support in accessing incubation or acceleration services.

8. Elevate IP:
   A program designed to help companies protect and enhance the value of their intellectual property.

9. CanExport PME:
   Supports SMEs wishing to export their products or services to new international markets.

Each of these programs has its own eligibility criteria and specific objectives, ranging from support for technological innovation to international expansion, employee skills development and intellectual property protection. Canadian entrepreneurs are encouraged to learn more about these opportunities and apply according to their needs and development projects. Consult our directory for more grants.

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To effectively assess the financing needs of a start-up SME, proceed as follows:

1. Study the business model to identify revenue sources, fixed and variable costs, and initial investments.

2. Create a start-up budget that covers all the initial costs required to launch the business.

3. Develop a 12-month cash flow forecast to anticipate incoming and outgoing cash flows.

4. Calculate monthly operating costs to determine the capital required until the business becomes self-sufficient.

5. Perform a scenario analysis (optimistic, realistic, pessimistic) to understand the impact of variations on financial requirements.

6. Estimate the working capital required for day-to-day operations.

7. Plan for future investments to grow the business.

8. Include a safety margin to cover unforeseen events.

This approach allows you to concisely determine the financing requirements for starting up and developing your business.