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Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 1
Digital transition support for Quebec construction organizations
Offered by
Groupe BIM du Québec (GBQ)
Record updated
- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- 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.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop an online presence
- Optimize production processes
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Quebec
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- 5-99 employees
- Audience
- Startups
- Legal structures
- For-profit business
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 1 Program
What is the Quebec Initiative for Construction 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.
Who is eligible for the Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 1 program?
To be eligible for the Quebec Initiative for Construction 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 Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 1?
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 1?
You can contact Groupe BIM du Québec (GBQ).
Where is the Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 1 available?
The Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 1 program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 1 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 1 is a Expert Advice
Who are the financial supporters of the Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 1?
Quebec Initiative for Construction 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)