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EPRTNT — Digital development of a company - Quebec - Canada
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EPRTNT — Digital development of a company

Funding for tourism businesses’ digital transformation
Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : October 8, 2025
  • Closing date : November 30, 2025
Location
Estrie, Quebec, Canada

Overview

This program provides non-repayable funding of up to $50,000 for tourism businesses in the Cantons-de-l’Est. It supports digital development projects such as customer interaction tools, e-commerce, data management, and integrated digital solutions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Strengthen cybersecurity
  • Digitize or modernize organizational tools
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open Date : October 8, 2025
  • Closing date : November 30, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Location
  • Estrie
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • Non-financial cooperative
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Rural or Northern Residents
  • Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Municipal
  • Regional

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Digital development of a tourism business
  • Acquisition and implementation of digital solutions for customer interaction, transactions, and data management
  • Optimization or diversification of existing digital tools
  • Improved connection between different digital systems

Documents Needed

  • Completed and signed application form in Excel format
  • Complete business plan
  • Most recent financial statements for the last two years
  • Three-year projected financial statements, when applicable
  • Board resolution and required supporting confirmations, when applicable

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Tourism businesses
  • Municipal entities
  • Recognized Indigenous communities and nations
  • Tourism Indigenous businesses
  • Groups made up of eligible applicants

Who is not eligible

  • State-owned enterprises
  • Ministries and agencies of the Quebec and federal governments
  • Applicants listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts
  • Businesses not compliant with Quebec French language requirements

Eligible expenses

  • Professional fees for support and implementation
  • Technology equipment, software, mobile apps, and integrated business systems
  • First cloud service subscription, up to 24 months
  • Project-related travel, overhead, salaries, and employee benefits
  • Training fees and net taxes on eligible costs

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Hotel bed-and-breakfasts, condotels, bike paths, and snowmobile trails
  • Restaurants, retail trade, gambling, and alcohol sales venues
  • Projects already completed or already in progress at the time of application
  • Operating expenses, maintenance, financing costs, and marketing costs
  • Land, buildings, infrastructure upgrades, and acquisition of businesses

Eligible geographic areas

  • Cantons-de-l’Est, Quebec

Processing and Agreement

  • Submit a pre-eligibility form first for review by Tourisme Cantons-de-l’Est
  • If accepted, the full application form is sent by email
  • The complete file is analyzed over several months
  • Successful and unsuccessful applicants are notified by official announcement
  • Approved applicants must sign the funding agreement before payment

Additional information

  • Applications were being analyzed for the 2025–2027 call, with decisions expected in April 2026.
  • Projects may start at the time of application, at the applicant’s own risk.
  • The project must be completed within 24 months of the funding announcement.
  • Applicants can seek support from local tourism or economic development advisors to prepare the file.

Contacts

eprtnt@atrce.com
819 820-2020

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Frequently Asked Questions about the EPRTNT — Digital development of a company Program

What is the EPRTNT — Digital development of a company?

This program provides non-repayable funding of up to $50,000 for tourism businesses in the Cantons-de-l’Est. It supports digital development projects such as customer interaction tools, e-commerce, data management, and integrated digital solutions.

How much funding can be received?

EPRTNT — Digital development of a company Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was November 30, 2025.

Who is eligible for the EPRTNT — Digital development of a company program?

To be eligible for the EPRTNT — Digital development of a company program, you must: Legally constituted business Operates in Quebec Digital tourism project

What expenses are eligible under EPRTNT — Digital development of a company?

Digital development of a tourism business Acquisition and implementation of digital solutions for customer interaction, transactions, and data management Optimization or diversification of existing digital tools Improved connection between different digital systems

Who can I contact for more information about the EPRTNT — Digital development of a company?

You can contact Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est by email at eprtnt@atrce.com or by phone at 819 820-2020.

Where is the EPRTNT — Digital development of a company available?

The EPRTNT — Digital development of a company program is available Estrie, Quebec.