How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who are the financial supporters of the MTL + ECOMMERCE — Digital Accelerator?

MTL + ECOMMERCE — Digital Accelerator is funded by MTL + ECOMMERCE

What are MTL + ECOMMERCE — Digital Accelerator's eligibility criterias?

The applicant must be a for-profit enterprise with less than 500 employees, registered or incorporated in Quebec with a valid NEQ. The business must be operating as either B2C or B2B and have at least one employee besides the owner or have generated at least $200,000 in annual revenue in the most recent tax year. The company must commit to completing the program and agree to participate in follow-up surveys, share data about the experience, and comply with program requirements, including payment of fees upfront.

MTL + ECOMMERCE — Digital Accelerator

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QC, Canada

Support Quebec SMEs in digital transformation and growth

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Grant and Funding

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Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services

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MTL + ECOMMERCE

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The MTL + ECOMMERCE Digital Accelerator grant provides up to 50% reimbursement on program fees, supporting Quebec SMEs in their digital transformation journey. Eligible activities include implementing technological solutions and digital marketing strategies to enhance online presence and competitiveness.

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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.

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Implementation of technological solutions related to business intelligence, eCommerce, and artificial intelligence.
Implementation of digital marketing strategies to enhance the visibility of Quebec SMEs.
Implementation of eCommerce, digital marketing & B2B strategies to promote the discovery of products and services.
Projects for the implementation and integration of technological solutions tailored to business needs.
Increase website sales by improving the conversion funnel through SEO, SEM, and Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO).
AI-powered product recommendations to increase average order value (AOV).
Demand generation & B2B content marketing for revenue conversion.
Marketplace expansion to platforms like Amazon, Etsy, or Walmart.
AI-driven customer support automation including email campaigns.
Dynamic pricing and promotions using AI to optimize revenue.
Affiliate marketing program to increase traffic and sales.
Headless commerce migration for flexible sales architecture.
Social commerce integration for direct sales on social media platforms.
Unified Customer Data Platform (CDP) implementation for a single customer view.
Omnichannel loyalty program for unified rewards across channels.
Email drip campaigns & lead nurturing for prospect engagement.

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$ 35,000

Develop omnichannel loyalty program for retail business

$ 25,000

Enhance website SEO for increased online sales

$ 60,000

Implement AI-driven customer support for eCommerce platform

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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.

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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.

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

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Companies registered or incorporated in Quebec, Canada.

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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.

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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.