Business Growth — Productivity and automation
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Québec, QC
Supports industrial productivity through advanced technology funding
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Grant and Funding
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- Manufacturing
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- Quebec City
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The grant program provides financial contributions of up to $500,000 per project to support businesses in enhancing productivity and addressing workforce shortages through advanced technologies such as automation and robotics. Eligible activities include acquiring production equipment with a strong digital component for Industry 4.0 industrial projects or technologies aimed at boosting productivity in response to workforce challenges.
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This grant supports projects aimed at enhancing productivity and automation within businesses. Eligible activities focus on the adoption and integration of advanced technologies to streamline operations and boost efficiency.
- Implementation of automation systems to improve manufacturing efficiency.
- Integration of AI and machine learning tools for business process optimization.
- Upgrading legacy systems with modern, productivity-enhancing technologies.
- Development and deployment of robotics in operational processes.
- Training programs for employees to effectively use new automated systems.
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$ 50,000
Implementing a smart irrigation system on a commercial farm to optimize water usage
$ 137,500
Installation of intelligent conveyor systems to enhance sorting at a logistics center
$ 100,000
Acquisition of automated packaging equipment to boost capacity at a food processing plant
$ 85,000
Implementing a robotic arm to enhance production efficiency at an automotive parts manufacturer
$ 75,000
Implementing a palletizing robot to streamline operations at a beverage manufacturing plant
$ 67,500
Installing automated dough mixers to improve efficiency in a large-scale bakery
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and project nature.
- Applicants must be private incorporated companies.
- Social economy enterprises, including non-profit organizations (NPOs) and cooperatives, that conduct primarily commercial activities are eligible.
- Sole proprietorships and partnerships majority-owned by Indigenous individuals and located in Wendake are eligible.
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Eligible applicants for this grant include privately incorporated businesses, as well as social economy enterprises (non-profit organizations and cooperatives) that primarily engage in commercial activities. Additionally, individual businesses and partnerships who are majority-owned by Indigenous people and located in Wendake territory are eligible to apply.
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This grant excludes certain companies and industries due to their status or main activity. The restrictions aim to align the funding with the grant's objectives of enhancing productivity through advanced technology adoption within eligible sectors.
- Vehicle dealerships, auto parts retailers, gas stations, and collaborative tourist accommodations like Airbnb or Home Away.
- Enterprises operating solely online.
- Social economy enterprises that do not demonstrate sound democratic governance.
- Applicants who have not been released from a bankruptcy judgment.
- Enterprises listed in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts.
- Applicants who have failed to meet obligations related to prior financial aid from the City of Quebec in the past two years.
- Applicants with outstanding payments due to the City of Quebec.
- Projects that are discriminatory, controversial, or pose a reputational risk to the City of Quebec.
- One-time event-related projects.
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The grant covers specific expenses directly related to the implementation and success of the project.
- Professional fees, consulting services, and studies.
- Purchases or rentals of goods, equipment, and assets related to the project.
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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria to ensure alignment with the grant’s objectives and potential impact within the designated area.
- Quality and robustness of a responsible business model.
- Financial capacity of the applicant to complete the project and achieve its objectives.
- Viability and coherence of the submitted project (project relevance, realism of the financial setup, and involved partners).
- Organizational management capability.
- Distinctive and innovative nature of the project.
- Economic, social, and environmental impacts within the agglomeration of Quebec.
- Demonstration of the financial aid necessity.
- Coherence of the approach with the economic and market context.
- Demonstration of the issues addressed by the project.
- Structure of support.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Projects must have a minimum eligible expenditure of $75,000.
- Companies that relocate or cease operations have reimbursement clauses based on the event date.
- The total active funding cap by the City of Quebec across all economic development funding programs over two years is $500,000.
- Funding aid could come in the form of either grants or loans and is subject to available funds.
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degp@ville.quebec.qc.ca