MTL + ECOMMERCE — Digital Accelerator

• The grant covers up to 50% of the program fees before taxes.
• A 5% holdback is deducted from the reimbursed amount for management fees and evaluation costs.
• The reimbursement is calculated based on the initial program fee payment.
• Complete payment of program fees, taxes, and management fees is required upfront to qualify for reimbursement.
• The reimbursement request must include a signed completion certificate, proof of payment, and invoice from the consultant.

• Be a for-profit company with fewer than 500 employees.
• Be registered or incorporated in Quebec, Canada, with a valid NEQ.
• Operate as B2C, B2B, or in the manufacturing sector.
• Have at least one additional employee besides the owner and have generated at least $200,000 in annual revenue in the last fiscal year.
• Commit to maintaining a digital strategy for six months.
• Agree to participate in follow-up surveys during the program and one year after its completion, to share data on the experience, and to have the company's name published as a grant recipient.
• Agree to sign the consent form from the Ministry of Economy and Innovation to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of the program.
• Agree to pay the program fees in advance.
• Agree to complete the program to receive business funding.

Who is eligible?

• For-profit enterprises with less than 500 employees.
• Businesses registered or incorporated in Quebec, Canada.
• Companies operating in B2C sectors, selling goods or services online directly to consumers.
• B2B enterprises looking to enhance their digital transformation initiatives.
• SMEs looking to implement technological solutions in eCommerce, business intelligence, or digital marketing.

Eligible expenses

• Program fees associated with digital transformation initiatives.
• Applicable taxes related to the program fees.
• Management fees incurred during the program.

Eligible geographic areas

• Companies registered or incorporated in Quebec, Canada.

• Registered in Quebec with a valid NEQ.
• Economic growth potential evidenced by revenue of $200,000 and above.
• Assessment of current digital maturity level.
• Commitment to participating in all program activities.
• Agreement to the consent form from the Quebec Ministry of Economy and Innovation.

• The program is led by experts who have successfully scaled B2B and eCommerce companies to significant revenues and have a data-driven approach.
• The program focuses on enhancing digital transformation strategies with a tailored guidance system for each enterprise.
• Applicants are required to sign a Ministry of Economy & Innovation’s consent form for program evaluation purposes.
• Reimbursement of program fees is contingent upon the completion of the program and submission of necessary documentation.
• Program fees, taxes, and management fees have to be paid upfront to participate in the program.