LTI³ Project

Q: How much funding can be received?

LTI³ Project Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $28500 per project.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the LTI³ Project a grant, loan, or tax credit?

LTI³ Project is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the LTI³ Project?

LTI³ Project is funded by Institut d'innovation en logistique du Québec (InnovLOG)

Q: Who is eligible for the LTI³ Project program?

To be eligible for the LTI³ Project program, you must: • The company must be a transporter or manufacturer with a fleet of 20 trucks or less. • The company must operate in the transportation of goods over short and long distances.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the LTI³ Project?

You can contact Institut d'innovation en logistique du Québec (InnovLOG) by email at lti3@innovlog.ca or by phone at 5147130072.

Q: Where is the LTI³ Project available?

The LTI³ Project program is available the province of QC.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Digital transformation for Quebec's freight transportation sector enhancement

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $28,500
Up to 70% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Transportation and warehousing

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

The LTI³ project, led by InnovLOG, offers grants covering 60 to 70% of eligible project costs, up to a maximum of $28,500, aimed at enhancing digital technology integration and operational improvements for mid-sized transportation companies with a fleet of fewer than 20 trucks. Eligible activities include personalized support for digital transformation, comprehensive audits, and implementation of innovative digital solutions to improve performance and competitiveness.

Financing terms and conditions

Financial aid covers between 60% and 70% of eligible project expenses, up to a maximum of $33,000 (including travel expenses).
For Tier 1 projects: Up to 70% reimbursement, with maximum funding of $15,000 for professional fees and $2,000 for travel costs; the company contributes 30% (maximum $4,500 for fees, $600 for travel).
For Tier 2 projects: Up to 60% reimbursement, with maximum funding of $30,000 for professional fees and $3,000 for travel costs; the company contributes 40% (maximum $12,000 for fees, $1,200 for travel).
Any project expenses exceeding the stated maximums are not subsidized, and the company must cover 100% of the excess costs.

Activities funded

Digital transformation projects for freight transport companies involving the integration of technology solutions.
Operational improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing productivity and sustainability through digitalization.
Implementation of technologies such as ERP, TMS, WMS, or traceability and optimization tools in transport operations.
Deployment of innovative technologies including sensors, RFID, or business intelligence tools to optimize fleet management.
Projects that demonstrate a concrete digital deliverable within the freight transport sector (trucking), focused on companies with a fleet of 20 trucks or fewer.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 33,000

Automating data analysis and reporting processes for a logistics company in Quebec City.

$ 33,000

Implementing a digital fleet management system for a small trucking company in Laval.

$ 33,000

Conducting an environmental audit and deploying energy-efficient technologies for a transport cooperative in Montreal.

Eligibility

The applicant must be a transportation or manufacturing company with a fleet of 20 trucks or fewer.
The project must involve a digital component within the freight transport sector, with a concrete digital deliverable as an objective.
The company must operate in short or long-distance transportation of goods.

Who is eligible?

Transportation companies with a fleet of 20 trucks or less (heavy truck transport, short or long distance)
Manufacturing companies with a fleet of 20 trucks or less (heavy truck transport, short or long distance)

Who is not eligible

Companies involved in small parcel delivery services.
Businesses focused on e-commerce delivery.
Local messenger service providers.
Moving companies and snow removal businesses.
Public organizations.

Eligible expenses

Professional fees of collaborators as specified in the service contract.
Travel expenses, including travel time, transportation (kilometres, bus, taxi, train, etc.), and subsistence costs (accommodation and meals), up to $2,000 for Tier 1 projects and up to $3,000 for Tier 2 projects.

Eligible geographic areas

Quebec

How to apply

Eligibility Verification

Make sure that your business meets the eligibility criteria: carrier/manufacturer with a fleet of 20 trucks or less, not in the e-commerce or local courier sector.

Preparation of the documentation

Gather all necessary information describing the digital component of your project.
Prepare a list of costs associated with the project and ensure that they are eligible according to the specified criteria.
Complete the required consent form for participating businesses.

Understanding the commitments

Examine and consent to the required commitments: availability to provide information for promotion, participation in satisfaction surveys, and dissemination of the project's impact.

Submission of the application

Proceed to online registration through the site or portal provided by InnovLOG.
Submit all required information and documents to complete registration for the LTI³ project.

Additional information

Participating companies must complete a consent form as part of their engagement.
Feedback on project impact is required, including filling out a satisfaction and impact survey at project end, with follow-up surveys every two years.
Participants may be asked to share their experience publicly via testimonials, video capsules, or other promotional means.
The initiative and its support services are available until March 31, 2026.

Contacts

lti3@innovlog.ca

5147130072

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Frequently Asked Questions about the LTI³ Project Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the LTI³ Project. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.