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DEL — Digital Transformation Loan
Financing for business digital transformation
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 70,000
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
Location
Boucherville, Brossard, Longueuil, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Saint-Lambert, Montérégie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
A financing program supporting digital transformation projects to improve business productivity. It offers up to $50,000 in a term loan and up to $20,000 in conditionally non-repayable support for eligible external fees and related costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 70,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Boucherville, Brossard, Longueuil, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Saint-Lambert
- Montérégie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Implementation of digital transformation projects
- Productivity improvement through new technologies
- Technology acquisition and operational modernization
Documents Needed
- Digital diagnosis and action plan signed by an expert
- Financial statements for the past 3 years and the current year
- Projected financial forecasts
- Project description and expense breakdown
- Quotes, invoices, and proof of payment
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Legally constituted businesses
- Businesses offering B2B products or services
- Businesses in eligible sectors within the DEL territory
Who is not eligible
- Businesses outside the eligible sectors listed by DEL
- Businesses in retail or restaurant activities, unless they are social economy enterprises
- Businesses listed in the public contracts ineligibility register
- Businesses in default on prior government assistance obligations
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of new or used equipment, technology, or software
- Installation, delivery, and training costs
- Production area setup and productivity improvements
- Additional working capital needed for the project
- Eligible external professional fees related to the project
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs for projects already completed
- Application preparation costs
- Debt service, loan repayment, or refinancing
- Expenses incurred before project acceptance
- Operating costs unrelated to the project
Eligible geographic areas
- Longueuil Agglomeration
- Boucherville
- Brossard
- Longueuil
- Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville
- Saint-Lambert
Selection criteria
- Project priorities and expected impact on productivity
- Evaluation grid used by DEL
- Availability of funds
How to apply
- Step 1
- Prepare the application file and supporting documents.
- Step 2
- Submit the signed application by email or by mail to DEL.
- Step 3
- Receive acknowledgment of receipt from DEL.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an evaluation committee
- Funding is not guaranteed and depends on available funds
- Applicants receive an electronic acknowledgment within two business days
- A formal agreement must be signed before funding is paid
- DEL may request supporting documents and proof of project completion
Additional information
- DEL may require a signed financing agreement before funds are released.
- The applicant must provide proof of eligible project expenses to receive payment.
- DEL may withdraw financial assistance if commitments are not respected.
- Confidentiality rules apply to information shared during the assessment process.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the DEL — Digital Transformation Loan Program
What is the DEL — Digital Transformation Loan?
A financing program supporting digital transformation projects to improve business productivity. It offers up to $50,000 in a term loan and up to $20,000 in conditionally non-repayable support for eligible external fees and related costs.
How much funding can be received?
DEL — Digital Transformation Loan Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $70,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the DEL — Digital Transformation Loan program?
To be eligible for the DEL — Digital Transformation Loan program, you must:
Legally constituted business
Based in the DEL region
Digital productivity project
What expenses are eligible under DEL — Digital Transformation Loan?
Implementation of digital transformation projects
Productivity improvement through new technologies
Technology acquisition and operational modernization
Who can I contact for more information about the DEL — Digital Transformation Loan?
You can contact Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL) or by phone at 450 645-2335.
Where is the DEL — Digital Transformation Loan available?
The DEL — Digital Transformation Loan program is available Montérégie, Quebec.
Is the DEL — Digital Transformation Loan a grant, loan, or tax credit?
DEL — Digital Transformation Loan is a Loans and Capital investments