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Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies
Strategic export support for advanced technology SMEs
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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Quebec SMEs active in robotique industrielle, automatisation manufacturière, intelligence artificielle, logiciels industriels, intégration de systèmes, IoT industriel, fabrication avancée, or technologies numériques appliquées à l’industrie.
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Overview
Export 4.0 — Technologies avancées et intelligentes is a strategic support program for Quebec SMEs in automation, robotics, artificial intelligence, industrial technologies, and related sectors. It helps companies validate target markets, structure export strategy, generate qualified prospect lists, and build strategic business contacts.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop an online presence
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Validating the relevance of previously targeted markets.
- Structuring an export strategy.
- Generating qualified prospect lists and establishing strategic business contacts.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec SMEs active in robotique industrielle, automatisation manufacturière, intelligence artificielle, logiciels industriels, intégration de systèmes, IoT industriel, fabrication avancée, or technologies numériques appliquées à l’industrie.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Technological maturity.
- Export potential.
- Fit with the program.
How to apply
- Complete the online registration form.
Processing and Agreement
- Submit the registration form online.
- The regional ORPEX reviews the submission and validates eligibility.
- The applicant is contacted after submission.
Additional information
- The program duration is 6 months.
- The execution period is June to December 2026.
- The fee is $4,000 per company, including participation of 2 representatives.
- The program value is $13,500.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies Program
What is the Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies?
Export 4.0 — Technologies avancées et intelligentes is a strategic support program for Quebec SMEs in automation, robotics, artificial intelligence, industrial technologies, and related sectors. It helps companies validate target markets, structure export strategy, generate qualified prospect lists, and build strategic business contacts.
Who is eligible for the Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies program?
To be eligible for the Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies program, you must:
Mature and viable product or service.
Sales in Quebec or internationally.
What expenses are eligible under Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies?
Validating the relevance of previously targeted markets.
Structuring an export strategy.
Generating qualified prospect lists and establishing strategic business contacts.
Who can I contact for more information about the Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies?
You can contact Excellence industrielle Saint-Laurent by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies available?
The Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies?
Export 4.0 program — Advanced and Intelligent Technologies is funded by Excellence industrielle Saint-Laurent