ESM — Digital Acceleration
Mauricie, QC, Canada
Boost your business's digital maturity with non-repayable funding
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Grant and Funding
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- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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- Économie du Savoir Mauricie (ESM)
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The grant offers non-repayable financial support of up to $27,000 annually, aiming to boost the digital maturity of businesses by adopting Industry 4.0 practices. Eligible activities include strategic digital planning, process optimization, and technological solution implementation.
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This grant offers a non-repayable financial contribution designed to assist businesses in enhancing their digital maturity as part of the Digital Transformation Offensive. The financing modalities are designed to support specific stages of strategic digital adoption and implementation.
- Non-repayable financial contribution up to $27,000 per year.
- Financing covers 45% of eligible expenses, with a maximum limit of $60,000 for expenses.
- For a project costing $25,000, the financial contribution would be $11,250.
- For a project costing $60,000, the maximum financial contribution is $27,000.
- Funding is subject to availability and eligibility does not guarantee financing.
- Only external expert fees (interventions and coaching) qualify as eligible expenses.
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This grant focuses on advancing the digital maturity of businesses by supporting them in adopting industry 4.0 practices and moving towards becoming smart enterprises. Eligible projects span various stages of digital transformation and strategy implementation.
- Strategic planning incorporating digital elements.
- Integration of the Internet of Things (IoT).
- Drafting and distributing a requirements document for purchasing equipment or technological solutions.
- Automated predictive maintenance.
- Assistance with the acquisition and implementation of technology such as robots, CRM, or ERP.
- Integration of information technologies and data interconnection.
- Utilization of artificial intelligence (AI).
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the company's location, profit orientation, and industry sector.
- The company must be established with the aim of generating profits.
- The company must be situated in Mauricie. If the headquarters is located outside this region, the project must be implemented in a subsidiary located in Mauricie.
- The company must operate in one of the following industrial sectors: manufacturing, information technology (IT), or business-to-business (B2B) services.
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Eligible businesses for the grant must be profitable enterprises located in the Mauricie region, or have a project implemented in a subsidiary located in Mauricie. Businesses must operate within one of the following industrial sectors: manufacturing, information technology (IT), or business-to-business (B2B) services. Ineligible sectors include retail, hospitality, and construction.
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Certain types of companies and industries are not eligible for this grant to ensure alignment with specific strategic objectives. The intent is to focus resources on sectors that promote digital and technological advancement.
- Companies involved in the retail industry.
- Businesses operating in the restaurant and hospitality sector.
- Enterprises within the construction industry.
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The grant covers expenses related to obtaining external expertise and coaching for digital transformation projects.
- Fees for external expertise and coaching provided by experts.
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This grant is specifically targeted at companies situated in a defined geographical region to enhance local digital maturity advancement. Eligible companies must meet regional requirements to qualify for this grant program.
- Companies based in Mauricie.
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- Step 1: Submit Project Proposal
- Contact a member of the program team or fill out the contact form provided.
- If you have already identified an expert for your project, submit their service offer.
- If no expert is identified, request access to the network of experts within your proposal.
- Step 2: Application Processing
- Receive an acknowledgment of receipt within 48 hours of submission.
- Provide any additional information requested by the program team to assess needs and eligibility.
- Step 3: Agreement or Referral
- If eligible, sign a non-reimbursable financial contribution agreement between your company, ESM, and the expert.
- If not eligible, receive guidance on alternative options and possible partners.
- Step 4: Project Implementation
- Ensure project timelines are met and deliverables meet expectations with the help of the responsible advisor.
- Maintain a good working relationship with the selected expert.
- Step 5: Project Evaluation
- Complete a satisfaction survey upon project completion.
- Provide feedback to help improve service offerings and expert network quality.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The grant application process begins with a contact form submission or direct contact with the team.
- An official confirmation of receipt is issued within 48 hours of application submission.
- An agreement will be signed with ESM and an expert if approved, ensuring clarity on roles and expectations.
- Post-project completion, a satisfaction survey must be completed to assess project impact and provide feedback.
- ESM can refer external experts if the applicant has not pre-selected one.
- Financial aid is subject to fund availability, and having eligibility does not guarantee funding.
- ESM assists in connecting eligible businesses with suitable experts based on project needs.