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IQC 4.0 — Stream 1
Digital transition support for Quebec construction organizations
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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Initiative Québécoise pour la Construction 4.0 supports Quebec construction and built-environment organizations with digital transition through diagnostics, training, and digital improvement projects. It provides tailored action plans and supports activities such as software and computer equipment acquisition, technology integration, and workforce training.
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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
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 5-99 employees
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Personalized digital diagnostics that assess digital maturity and identify organizational needs.
- Preparation and use of tailored digital transition action plans.
- Training and support for companies that received their IQC 4.0 digital transition plan.
- Structured digitalization and automation improvement projects involving Quebec suppliers.
- Employee training, technology integration, and pilot projects related to new digital tools.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Construction companies
- Organizations in the built environment sector
- Project owners in construction-related activities
Who is not eligible
- For Locomotives numériques, organizations that have already participated in a locomotive numérique are not eligible.
Eligible expenses
- Software purchases linked to the project.
- Software updates linked to the project.
- Computer equipment purchases linked to the project.
- Training expenses.
- Support and accompaniment expenses.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Applications are selected to ensure adequate representation across different disciplines.
- Applications are selected to ensure regional geographic distribution.
- For Diagnostics, small and medium-sized enterprises with 5 to 99 employees are preferred.
How to apply
- Use the official Inscription page to access and complete the registration form.
- If the form is not visible, use the alternate button or link provided on the registration page.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through a call for applications, dossier review, and decision.
- Selected organizations are supported by experts throughout the diagnostic or implementation process.
- For Diagnostics, each participating organization receives a tailored action plan at the end of the process.
- For Accompagnement et formation, the deployment plan is revised and operationalized before activities are launched.
- For Locomotives numériques, a coordinator validates the proposed improvement plan and approves and monitors the submitted budgets.
Additional information
- Each participating organization receives a tailored action plan to support its digital transition.
- The digital diagnosis evaluates the organization’s digital maturity and identifies its specific issues and needs.
- The action plan includes key performance indicators to support follow-up.
- The project is led by Groupe BIM du Québec and the Institut de gouvernance numérique in partnership with professional associations in the construction sector.
Availability timeline
2026
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Other components of this program
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Frequently Asked Questions about the IQC 4.0 — Stream 1 Program
What is the IQC 4.0 — Stream 1?
Initiative Québécoise pour la Construction 4.0 supports Quebec construction and built-environment organizations with digital transition through diagnostics, training, and digital improvement projects. It provides tailored action plans and supports activities such as software and computer equipment acquisition, technology integration, and workforce training.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the IQC 4.0 — Stream 1 program?
To be eligible for the IQC 4.0 — Stream 1 program, you must:
The applicant must have an office in Quebec.
The applicant must operate in the construction or built environment sector.
For Accompagnement et formation and Locomotives numériques, the applicant must have completed the IQC 4.0 diagnostic; Locomotives numériques also require a shared improvement project with suppliers.
What expenses are eligible under IQC 4.0 — Stream 1?
Personalized digital diagnostics that assess digital maturity and identify organizational needs.
Preparation and use of tailored digital transition action plans.
Training and support for companies that received their IQC 4.0 digital transition plan.
Structured digitalization and automation improvement projects involving Quebec suppliers.
Employee training, technology integration, and pilot projects related to new digital tools.
Who can I contact for more information about the IQC 4.0 — Stream 1?
You can contact Groupe BIM du Québec (GBQ).
Where is the IQC 4.0 — Stream 1 available?
The IQC 4.0 — Stream 1 program is available the province of Quebec.
Who are the financial supporters of the IQC 4.0 — Stream 1?
IQC 4.0 — Stream 1 is funded by Groupe BIM du Québec (GBQ), Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Digital Governance Institute (IGN)