DEL — Digital Transformation Loan

• 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

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

• 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

• 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.