Open
Last Update: March 13, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 24, 2025
- Closing date : March 31, 2027
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The ESSOR – Component 1C grant offers non-repayable financial assistance of up to $50,000 per project to support the implementation of digital action plans aimed at boosting productivity and competitiveness for Quebec-based businesses. Eligible activities include professional consulting services and related travel expenses for projects initiated from a digital plan developed under Component 1B.
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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
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 24, 2025
- Closing date : March 31, 2027
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- $ 2,500,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- 250 employees maximum
Audience
- Canadians
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Implementation of action plans and digital strategies derived from a recent digital assessment.
- Projects focused on increasing productivity, optimizing business processes, or adopting best business practices through digital transformation.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Legally constituted for-profit businesses
- Collective social economy enterprises as defined by the Act respecting the social economy (RLRQ, chapter E 1.1.1), with at least 40% of financial viability based on self-generated revenue from economic activities in the previous financial year
- All sectors of activity are eligible for digital solution implementation projects, provided these stem from a digital plan from sub-component 1B
Who is not eligible
- Companies listed on the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA), including their subcontractors for the project.
- Enterprises on the list of companies non-compliant with francisation requirements by the Office québécois de la langue française.
- State-owned enterprises or those majority-controlled by a government body (municipal, provincial, or federal), municipal entities, or companies majority-owned by a state corporation.
- Businesses with a main activity in the production or distribution of weapons, fossil fuel exploration (except for low-carbon transition activities), gambling, violent or exploitative entertainment, sexual exploitation, or those associated with tobacco or illicit drugs (excluding certain cannabis or industrial hemp interventions).
- Holding companies and businesses under bankruptcy or insolvency protection.
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees for external consulting firms, in accordance with the Government of Quebec's management policy standards.
- Travel and accommodation expenses associated with project implementation, compliant with the Government of Quebec's standards (including eligible transportation costs, lodging per-diem rates, and meal allowances).
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Additional information
- Applications can be submitted until March 31, 2025.
- A French-language website is required for applicant companies.
- All required documents must be provided; incomplete applications will be refused.
- Supporting documents, such as an updated digital plan and financial statements, must meet specific requirements regarding period and format.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the ESSOR – Component 1C Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the ESSOR – Component 1C. 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 ESSOR – Component 1C?
The ESSOR – Component 1C grant offers non-repayable financial assistance of up to $50,000 per project to support the implementation of digital action plans aimed at boosting productivity and competitiveness for Quebec-based businesses. Eligible activities include professional consulting services and related travel expenses for projects initiated from a digital plan developed under Component 1B.
How much funding can be received?
ESSOR – Component 1C Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is **March 31, 2027**. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the ESSOR – Component 1C program?
To be eligible for the ESSOR – Component 1C program, you must:
For-profit and social economy enterprises
Located in Quebec
Have 250 employees or fewer
Have a revenue exceeding $2.5M
Have a digital transformation plan made under component 1B
What expenses are eligible under ESSOR – Component 1C?
Implementation of action plans and digital strategies derived from a recent digital assessment.
Projects focused on increasing productivity, optimizing business processes, or adopting best business practices through digital transformation.
Who can I contact for more information about the ESSOR – Component 1C?
You can contact Investissement Québec (IQ) by email at aidefinanciere@invest-quebec.com or by phone at 1 844 474-6367.
Where is the ESSOR – Component 1C available?
The ESSOR – Component 1C program is available the province of Quebec.
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