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DEL — Equipment and Technology Loan
Enhance business efficiency through financing equipment and technology investments
Last Update: April 2, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Montérégie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The DEL Equipment and Technology Loan offers up to $150,000 in financing to help businesses acquire and install new or used equipment, technology, or software. Eligible activities include equipment purchases, software and technology installation, employee training, production area setup, and productivity improvements.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Optimize production processes
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- Montérégie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
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
- Acquisition and installation of new or used equipment to enhance business operations.
- Adoption and integration of technology or software systems.
- Development and setup of production areas to support growth.
- Employee training initiatives linked to equipment or technology upgrades.
- Projects aimed at improving overall business productivity.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses legally constituted in the DEL (Longueuil agglomeration) region or planning to locate there
- Businesses operating in eligible industries that offer value-added services or products intended primarily for other businesses (B2B)
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of new or used equipment
- Purchase of technology or software
- Installation or delivery fees
- Employee training costs
- Production area setup costs
- Expenses related to improving productivity
Eligible geographic areas
- Businesses located in the Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL) region
- Companies planning to establish operations in the DEL region
Additional information
- The loan may be combined with conditionally non-repayable financing to cover up to 50% of related external professional fees.
- The loan can be repaid at any time without penalty.
- Collateral is normally required for this type of financing.
- DEL offers free-of-charge support services to applicants seeking financing.
Frequently Asked Questions about the DEL — Equipment and Technology Loan Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the DEL — Equipment and Technology Loan. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the DEL — Equipment and Technology Loan?
The DEL Equipment and Technology Loan offers up to $150,000 in financing to help businesses acquire and install new or used equipment, technology, or software. Eligible activities include equipment purchases, software and technology installation, employee training, production area setup, and productivity improvements.
How much funding can be received?
DEL — Equipment and Technology Loan Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the DEL — Equipment and Technology Loan program?
To be eligible for the DEL — Equipment and Technology Loan program, you must:
Be legally constituted and located in the DEL region or planning to be
Operate in an eligible industry with B2B value-added services or products
Submit a project creating or maintaining jobs
What expenses are eligible under DEL — Equipment and Technology Loan?
Acquisition and installation of new or used equipment to enhance business operations.
Adoption and integration of technology or software systems.
Development and setup of production areas to support growth.
Employee training initiatives linked to equipment or technology upgrades.
Projects aimed at improving overall business productivity.
Who can I contact for more information about the DEL — Equipment and Technology Loan?
You can contact Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL).
Where is the DEL — Equipment and Technology Loan available?
The DEL — Equipment and Technology Loan program is available Montérégie, Quebec.
Is the DEL — Equipment and Technology Loan a grant, loan, or tax credit?
DEL — Equipment and Technology Loan is a Loans and Capital investments