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IQC 4.0 — Stream 2 - QC - Canada

IQC 4.0 — Stream 2

Last Update: July 4, 2025
QC, Canada
Digital transformation support for Quebec's construction industry

IQC 4.0 — Stream 2 at a glance

Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
  • Continuous Intakes
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Expert Advice
Eligible Industries
  • Construction
Grant Providers
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Status
Opening Soon

Overview of the IQC 4.0 — Stream 2 program

The Initiative Québécoise pour la Construction 4.0 (IQC 4.0) provides up to 50% reimbursement for costs associated with digital transformation projects within Quebec's construction and built environment sectors. This funding supports activities such as technology integration, employee training, and process optimization to enhance digital maturity and productivity.

Financing terms and conditions

  • Reimbursement of up to 50% of eligible expenses related to digital implementation projects.
  • Eligible costs include software purchases and updates, procurement of IT equipment, and expenses for training and support directly associated with the project.

Eligible projects & activities

  • Development and implementation of customized digital transformation plans in the construction sector.
  • Expert-led diagnostics to assess digital maturity and identify sector-specific needs.
  • Training and support activities to facilitate the adoption of digital technologies and processes.
  • Structured digital and automation improvement projects involving client organizations and their suppliers.
  • Pilot projects for technology integration and collaborative digital practices within the construction ecosystem.
Examples of admissible projects:

$ 45,000

A company conducts a pilot project to evaluate the effectiveness of connected sensors on its construction sites.

$ 50,000

A company implements a new data management platform to improve collaboration between its teams and partners.

$ 30,000

An organization integrates BIM software to optimize the modelling of its construction projects.

$ 50,000

A business implements an integrated management solution to centralize its real-time data.

Eligibility criteria of the IQC 4.0 — Stream 2 program

  • The company must have an office located in Quebec.
  • The company must operate in the construction sector or the built environment.
  • The company must have completed the IQC 4.0 digital diagnostic process (for certain streams).
  • The company or organization must demonstrate commitment from its leadership to actively engage in the digital transformation process.
  • The applicant must not have previously participated in a "locomotive numérique" (for that particular stream).

Who is eligible?

  • Companies operating in the construction industry
  • Companies involved in the built environment sector
  • Project owners (donneurs d’ouvrage) in construction
  • Suppliers in the Quebec construction sector

Who is not eligible

  • Companies that do not have an office located in Quebec.
  • Businesses that do not operate in the construction sector or the built environment.
  • Organizations that have not completed the IQC 4.0 diagnostic (for Streams requiring follow-up phases).
  • Entities that have already participated in a digital locomotive (for the relevant stream).

Eligible expenses

  • Purchase and upgrading of software related to digital transformation.
  • Acquisition of computer equipment linked to the digital implementation project.
  • Training expenses for employees regarding new digital tools.
  • Fees for external support and guidance in digital transformation (accompaniment).

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec

Eligibility criteria of the IQC 4.0 — Stream 2 program

  • Demonstrated commitment and engagement from organizational leadership throughout the transition process.
  • Representation across various disciplines and regional geographic distribution.

How to apply to the IQC 4.0 — Stream 2 program

1
Submit application form
  • Review eligibility criteria including Quebec business location and activity in construction sector
  • Submit your application via the specified registration process
2
Application review and selection
  • Wait for the review of your application
  • Receive confirmation of selection or refusal
3
Provide company information
  • Provide company information during first contact
  • Fill out company profile as requested
4
Participate in diagnostic sessions
  • Participate in digital diagnostic sessions with assigned experts
  • Assess current situation and define desired digitalization state
5
Receive and review action plan
  • Receive a tailored action plan for your digital transformation
  • Review deployment plan presented by experts

Additional information

  • Your participation in the program is free of charge.
  • The program requires a significant time commitment from participants, estimated between 20 to 40 hours over three months.
  • Each company will receive personalized support from experts throughout all stages of the process.
  • The initiative is managed by the Groupe BIM du Québec and the Institut de gouvernance numérique, in partnership with professional associations in the construction sector.
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