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IQC 4.0 — Stream 1
Digital transformation support for construction organizations
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Funding available
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
March 28, 2024
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
IQC 4.0 is a Quebec initiative for construction companies, project owners, and related organizations seeking support for digital transformation. It provides diagnostics, tailored action plans, training, follow-up support, and structured digitization projects, including software, computer equipment, and implementation activities.
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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
- Up to 50% of project cost
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
- Digital diagnostics for construction companies and project owners.
- Training and support for organizations that have received their action plan.
- Structured digitalization and automation projects for Quebec suppliers supported by owners or large distribution networks.
- Implementation of digital technologies and workforce training related to new tools.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Construction companies
- Organizations in the built environment sector
- Project owners in construction-related activities
Eligible expenses
- For the training and support stream, software purchases, software updates, and computer equipment linked to the project, as well as training and support expenses.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Representativeness across different disciplines and regional distribution.
- For follow-up support, having already completed the IQC 4.0 diagnostic.
- Having an office located in Quebec.
- Operating in the construction sector or the built environment sector.
- For locomotives numériques, having a shared improvement project with suppliers and not having already participated in a locomotive numérique.
How to apply
- Register through the official registration form.
- If the form is not visible, use the alternate link provided on the registration page.
- Selected organizations are contacted after the review of registrations.
Processing and Agreement
- For diagnostics and training/support streams, applications are reviewed through an appel de candidature, dossier review, and decision.
- Selected organizations receive expert support throughout the diagnostic or implementation process.
- For diagnostics, each participating organization receives a tailored action plan at the end of the process.
- For training and support, the deployment plan is updated and operationalized before activities begin.
- For locomotives numériques, the proposed improvement project and budget are reviewed and approved before activities begin.
Additional information
- The initiative is a concerted effort across Quebec, supported by the Government of Quebec and delivered in partnership with professional associations in the construction sector.
- Selected organizations will be contacted within a week of registration for the diagnostics stream.
- Selected organizations will be contacted within a few weeks of registration for the form-recognized inscription page.
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- IQC 4.0 — Stream 2Digital support for Quebec construction firms
Frequently Asked Questions about the IQC 4.0 — Stream 1 Program
What is the IQC 4.0 — Stream 1?
IQC 4.0 is a Quebec initiative for construction companies, project owners, and related organizations seeking support for digital transformation. It provides diagnostics, tailored action plans, training, follow-up support, and structured digitization projects, including software, computer equipment, and implementation activities.
How much funding can be received?
IQC 4.0 — Stream 1 Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the IQC 4.0 — Stream 1 program?
To be eligible for the IQC 4.0 — Stream 1 program, you must:
Office in Quebec
Construction or built environment sector
Completed IQC 4.0 diagnostic for follow-up support
What expenses are eligible under IQC 4.0 — Stream 1?
Digital diagnostics for construction companies and project owners.
Training and support for organizations that have received their action plan.
Structured digitalization and automation projects for Quebec suppliers supported by owners or large distribution networks.
Implementation of digital technologies and workforce training related to new 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.
Is the IQC 4.0 — Stream 1 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
IQC 4.0 — Stream 1 is a Grant and Funding