grant_single_labels|summary

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  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
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  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
grant_single|grantors
  • Conseil de la transformation alimentaire du Québec (CTAQ)
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grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels|preview

The digital plan will set out a series of actions involving the selection, purchase and integration of identified technological solutions. This is a crucial step in the digital turnaround of an SME. The project will enable a food processing company to draw up its action plan, choose the solution best suited to its context, select equipment and receive support in integrating the solutions.

grant_single_labels|projects

There are several projects and activities eligible for this grant, focusing on digital transformation in the food processing industry.
  • Acquisition and implementation of digital tools and technologies.
  • Automation and robotization of food processing operations.
  • Adoption of traceability and product origin tracking using digital tools.
  • Data warehousing and business intelligence (BI) solutions.
  • Integration of artificial intelligence (AI) for predictive modeling and machine learning.
  • Employee training and digital skill development.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$15,000

Halifax
Selection and integration of digital tools in a confectionery company.

$15,000

Edmonton
Developing digital skills for employees in a beverage bottling company.

$15,000

Calgary
Implementing a data warehousing solution for a meat processing facility.

$15,000

Toronto
Adopting traceability for product origin in a dairy processing plant.

$15,000

Vancouver
Automation of packaging line for a seafood processing company.

$15,000

Montreal
Integration of AI for predictive quality control in a bakery located.

grant_single_labels|admissibility

The eligibility criteria for this grant focus on ensuring that the applicant companies are prepared for a successful digital transformation and have the necessary financial and human resources. Eligible applicants must meet specific criteria related to their digital readiness, strategic planning, financial capacity, and business operations.
  • A completed digital diagnostic is required.
  • A simplified strategic planning exercise must be completed (including a mission, vision, and business development axes).
  • The company must be able to invest 40% of the total project funding, amounting to $10,000 for a project of up to $25,000.
  • The company must have sufficient human resources to undertake the project within a short timeframe.
  • The company must have achieved a minimum annual revenue of $1M in the previous financial year.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Yes, there are specific types of companies that are eligible for this grant. The eligible companies are those within the food processing sector in Québec that have completed a digital diagnostic, among other criteria.
  • Companies in the sector of food processing.
  • Have completed a digital diagnostic.
  • Have a strategic planning exercise completed.
  • Have the capacity to invest 40% of the project’s total financing.
  • Have the human resources to complete the project within a short timeframe.
  • Have achieved a minimum of $1M in revenue in the previous financial year.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

The grant is not available to several types of companies. These include those engaged in agriculture, sectors related to agriculture, and suppliers of various services.
  • Agriculture companies
  • Sectors related to agriculture
  • Suppliers (transport, packaging, solutions technological)

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

Eligible expenses for this grant include various technological and implementation costs aimed at supporting the digital transformation of food processing businesses.
  • Selection, purchase, and integration of technological solutions
  • Data organization, business intelligence, and artificial intelligence
  • Consultation and expert guidance services
  • Employee training and digital skill development

grant_single_labels|criteria

Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. Below is a summary followed by the detailed criteria in bullet point form:
To be eligible for the grant, the applicant must be a transformative food processing company and meet specific financial and operational requirements. The eligibility depends on completing a digital diagnosis and planning strategic initiatives to demonstrate the company’s preparedness and willingness to invest in the digital transition.
  • Complete a digital diagnosis (Investissement Québec offers a subsidy for this).
  • Complete a strategic planning exercise (must include a defined mission, vision, and development axes).
  • Demonstrate the ability to invest 40% of the total project funding, i.e., $10,000 on a project worth a maximum of $25,000.
  • Have human resources available to complete the project within a short period.
  • Have achieved a minimum revenue of $1M in the previous financial year.

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: Complete a Digital Diagnostic
  • Ensure your company has undergone a digital diagnostic to evaluate your current state.
  • Investment Québec offers a subsidy for this step.
  • Step 2: Perform Strategic Planning
  • Have a simplified strategic plan in place, which includes a clear mission, vision, and development goals for your company.
  • Step 3: Demonstrate Financial Capacity
  • Show that your company can invest 40% of the total project cost, i.e., $10,000 for a project valued at $25,000.
  • Step 4: Ensure Human Resources Availability
  • Confirm your company has the necessary human resources to complete the project within a short timeframe, typically 16 weeks.
  • Step 5: Verify Revenue Requirement
  • Ensure your company had a minimum revenue of $1M in the previous fiscal year.
  • Step 6: Prepare and Submit Application
  • Fill out the required application forms, including the request form and prequalification form.
  • Submit all required documentation to otn@conseiltaq.com.

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

The grant focuses on supporting the digital transformation of food processing companies in Quebec, with specific eligibility criteria and a structured application process.
  • The program requires a minimum investment of 40% from the participating company.
  • The project must be completed within 4 months from the agreement signing date.
  • The project includes two main components: implementation of digital solutions and optimization through advanced technologies like AI and BI.
  • Eligible companies must have achieved at least $1 million in revenue in the previous financial year.

grant_single_labels|contact

otn@conseiltaq.com
514 249-9494
Apply to this program