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Digital Shift Support Fund - Saguenay - Quebec - Canada
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Digital Shift Support Fund

Digital transformation support fund for Saguenay businesses
Promotion Saguenay
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 35,000
Timeline
  • Archived
Location
Saguenay, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada

Overview

The Fonds de soutien au virage numérique provides financial support up to a maximum of $35,000 to stimulate digital transformation for businesses in Saguenay. Eligible activities include acquiring digital solutions, professional strategic planning services, and implementing technology projects to enhance productivity and competitiveness.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
  • Archived

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
  • Saguenay
  • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
  • Social economy enterprise
  • Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • All industries
Target groups
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Regional

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Engaging external experts to support digital transformation initiatives.
  • Implementing or enhancing online sales platforms (including order, payment, and inventory management systems).
  • Creating or optimizing online reservation systems.
  • Developing or improving online training platforms.
  • Acquiring and deploying digital solutions such as CRM or ERP systems, as well as technologies aimed at boosting productivity.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Sole proprietorships with a NEQ
  • Corporations
  • General partnerships (SENC)
  • Social economy enterprises conducting mainly commercial activities (e.g., non-profit organizations, cooperatives)
  • Companies with headquarters and main activities located in Saguenay
  • Enterprises operating in Quebec for one year or more

Who is not eligible

  • Private companies in the financial sector.
  • Financial cooperatives.
  • Businesses operating in retail or restaurant industries.
  • Organizations whose main purpose is protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (such as religion, politics, or rights advocacy).
  • Companies listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts.

Eligible expenses

  • Professional fees for specialized firms in digital transformation related to project implementation.
  • Acquisition of technologies, including know-how, licenses, manufacturing agreements, software, or similar solutions.
  • Purchase of goods, equipment, and assets.
  • Development of technologies, applications, software, or management systems aimed at improving productivity.
  • Other digital transformation expenses deemed admissible by the selection committee.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Companies whose head office and main activities are located in Saguenay.

Additional information

  • Applicants may only submit one application per call for proposals.
  • Eligible expenses must not be incurred prior to official project submission confirmation.
  • The selection committee may consult external advisors for complex files.
  • Support is provided as a non-repayable financial contribution.

Contacts

renaud.grimard@saguenay.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the Digital Shift Support Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Digital Shift Support Fund. 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 Digital Shift Support Fund?

The Fonds de soutien au virage numérique provides financial support up to a maximum of $35,000 to stimulate digital transformation for businesses in Saguenay. Eligible activities include acquiring digital solutions, professional strategic planning services, and implementing technology projects to enhance productivity and competitiveness.

How much funding can be received?

Digital Shift Support Fund Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $35,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Digital Shift Support Fund program?

To be eligible for the Digital Shift Support Fund program, you must: Must be a for-profit business with a NEQ Head office and main activities located in Saguenay In operation in Quebec for at least one year

What expenses are eligible under Digital Shift Support Fund?

Engaging external experts to support digital transformation initiatives. Implementing or enhancing online sales platforms (including order, payment, and inventory management systems). Creating or optimizing online reservation systems. Developing or improving online training platforms. Acquiring and deploying digital solutions such as CRM or ERP systems, as well as technologies aimed at boosting productivity.

Who can I contact for more information about the Digital Shift Support Fund?

You can contact Promotion Saguenay by email at renaud.grimard@saguenay.ca.

Where is the Digital Shift Support Fund available?

The Digital Shift Support Fund program is available Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec.

Is the Digital Shift Support Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Digital Shift Support Fund is a Grant and Funding

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