Business Growth — Productivity and automation QC Canada

Business Growth — Productivity and automation

Ville de Québec, QC, Canada
Support businesses in enhancing productivity and addressing labor shortages through advanced technologies such as automation and robotics.

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  • grant_single|openingDateJuly 09, 2024
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Grant and Funding
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  • Quebec City
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This grant aims to support businesses in enhancing productivity and addressing labor shortages through advanced technologies like automation and robotics. Eligible projects include the acquisition of production equipment with a strong digital component or operational technologies that significantly improve productivity. Private incorporated businesses and social economy enterprises conducting commercial activities are eligible, with financial contributions of up to $500,000 for manufacturing projects and up to $100,000 for other sectors, covering up to 50% of eligible expenses.

grant_single_labels|projects

Yes, there are projects and activities eligible for this grant.
Eligible projects include the acquisition of advanced technological equipment to enhance productivity and address labor shortages. Here is a list of potential eligible activities:
  • An enterprise implements new connected production equipment to improve productivity.
  • A restaurant acquires an automated dough mixer to replace two work positions.
  • A manufacturer acquires a palletizing robot to double production capacity while enhancing existing job tasks.
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$50,000

Edmonton
Implementing a smart irrigation system on a commercial farm to optimize water usage

$137,500

Mississauga
Installation of intelligent conveyor systems to enhance sorting at a logistics center

$85,000

Toronto
Implementing a robotic arm to enhance production efficiency at an automotive parts manufacturer

$75,000

Vancouver
Implementing a palletizing robot to streamline operations at a beverage manufacturing plant

$100,000

Calgary
Acquisition of automated packaging equipment to boost capacity at a food processing plant

$67,500

Montreal
Installing automated dough mixers to improve efficiency in a large-scale bakery

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This grant is designed to support businesses in improving their productivity using advanced technologies like automation and robotics. The eligibility criteria are outlined below:
  • Private incorporated businesses.
  • Social economy enterprises (NPOs and co-ops) engaged predominantly in commercial activities.
  • Individually-owned businesses and partnerships majorly owned by Indigenous people located in Wendake.
  • Located within the agglomeration of Québec (cities of Québec, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, L'Ancienne-Lorette) and Wendake.
  • Businesses from sectors such as agro-food, digital arts, fintech, AI, smart city technologies, optics-photonics, life sciences, green technologies, and certain strategic sectors like manufacturing and tourism.
  • Projects must have a minimum eligible expenditure of $75,000.
  • For manufacturing sector projects: acquisition of production equipment with a significant digital component, supported by an industry 4.0 digital plan.
  • For other sectors: acquisition of production, operational equipment, or technologies addressing labor productivity issues.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Yes, there are eligible types of companies for this grant. The grant is available for private incorporated companies and social economy enterprises majorly engaged in commercial activities.
  • Private Incorporated Companies
  • Social Economy Enterprises (NPOs and co-ops) with majority commercial activities

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Certain types of companies are not eligible for this grant.
  • Concessionaires of vehicles
  • Retailers of automotive parts
  • Service stations
  • Collaborative tourist accommodations (e.g., Airbnb, Home Away)
  • Businesses operating exclusively online
  • Social economy enterprises (OBNL and cooperatives) that do not demonstrate sound democratic governance
  • Applicants not discharged from bankruptcy judgment
  • Companies listed on the Register of businesses ineligible for public contracts
  • Applicants who have failed to meet obligations related to previous financial aid from the City of Quebec within the past two years
  • Applicants with debts to the City of Quebec
  • Projects with discriminatory, controversial, or negatively impactful imagery for the City of Quebec
  • One-time or event-based projects

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Eligible expenses for this grant include costs associated with professional fees, consulting services, studies, and purchases or leases of goods, equipment, and assets related to the project.
  • Professional fees
  • Consulting services
  • Studies
  • Purchases of goods and equipment
  • Leases of goods and equipment
  • Purchases of project-related assets

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

The eligible geographic zones for this grant are specific areas within the Agglomeration of Québec and Wendake. Projects must be located in the cities of Québec, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, L’Ancienne-Lorette, or Wendake.
  • Québec
  • Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures
  • L’Ancienne-Lorette
  • Wendake

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: Ensure Eligibility
  • Verify that your business is a private incorporated company or an economy social enterprise (OBNL or cooperative) with a majority of commercial activities.
  • Confirm that your business operates in an eligible sector and meets the specific exclusions outlined for the grant.
  • Step 2: Prepare Project Plan
  • Develop a structured project plan that includes the acquisition of production equipment with a significant digital component or other advanced technology aimed at improving productivity and addressing workforce challenges.
  • If applying under the “industrial 4.0” category, ensure that your project follows a digital industry 4.0 blueprint and has a positive recommendation.
  • Ensure that the project has a minimum of $75,000 in admissible expenses.
  • Step 3: Gather Required Documentation
  • Collect all necessary financial documents, business plans, and other supporting materials as specified in the application form.
  • Step 4: Complete Application Form
  • Fill out the official funding application form, ensuring that all sections are completed accurately and thoroughly.
  • Include detailed information to demonstrate the need for financial assistance, the expected outcomes, and the feasibility of the project.
  • Step 5: Submit Application
  • Submit the substantially complete and compliant application form with all supporting documents to the specified address or online portal.
  • Step 6: Wait for Approval
  • After submission, wait for the evaluation and decision-making process by the City of Québec authorities.
  • Be prepared to provide additional information or clarification if requested.
  • Step 7: Receive Funding and Implement Project
  • Upon approval, receive the grant funding and commence the implementation of your project according to the approved plan.
  • Ensure compliance with all terms and conditions specified by the grant provider.

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

The grant offers financial support to businesses aiming to improve productivity through advanced technology. The conditions and specific requirements for eligibility vary depending on the type of project and the sector.
  • Minimum project cost: $75,000 in eligible expenses.
  • Eligible applicants include private incorporated businesses and social economy enterprises.
  • Project types include acquiring production equipment with a strong digital component and projects addressing productivity and workforce challenges.
  • Industries included: manufacturing, food processing, digital arts, clean technologies, and more.
  • Excluded sectors: vehicle dealerships, auto parts retailers, gas stations, and collaborative tourism accommodations.
  • Location: Projects must be in the Québec agglomeration (Québec City, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, L’Ancienne-Lorette) or Wendake.
  • Maximum financial support: $500,000 per project for manufacturing sector projects, $100,000 for other sectors, with funding covering up to 50% of eligible expenses.
  • The grant application period is open continuously.
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