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Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 2: Feasibility study - audit towards a 4.0 transition - Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu - Quebec - Canada
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Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 2: Feasibility study - audit towards a 4.0 transition

Financial support for industrial digital transformation and productivity improvement
NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Montérégie, Quebec, Canada

Overview

The Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 2: Feasibility study – audit towards a 4.0 transition provides up to $5,000 in non-repayable funding to support industrial and non-profit organizations in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu with comprehensive 4.0 audits and feasibility studies for their digital transformation. Eligible activities include engaging accredited firms for professional audits and analyses to evaluate and accelerate productivity and digital transition projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Location
  • Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
  • Montérégie
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • For-profit business
  • Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Rural or Northern Residents
  • Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • All industries
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Conducting a feasibility study or audit to assess the company's readiness for a 4.0 digital transformation.
  • Engaging accredited firms for in-depth analysis and strategic planning toward automation and Industry 4.0 adoption.
  • Defining an implementation roadmap for technology-driven productivity improvements.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Industrial companies located in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
  • Non-profit organizations (NPOs) based in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
  • Social economy enterprises operating in services related to industry (e.g., distribution, wholesale trade, warehousing) in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

Who is not eligible

  • Companies not operating within the territory of the city of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.
  • Businesses that are not industrial, non-profit organizations (NPOs), or social economy enterprises providing services related to industry (such as distribution, wholesale, warehousing).

Eligible expenses

  • Acquisition of equipment that improves productivity.
  • Renovations or adjustments necessary for installing eligible equipment.
  • Purchase of software that results in productivity gains.
  • Professional fees for software implementation.
  • Professional fees for employee training on the new equipment or software (if not covered by Services Québec).
  • Software rental fees for the first two years only.
  • Engineering professional fees for the design of custom automated equipment.
  • Feasibility studies or option analysis costs.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Businesses located in the city of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

Additional information

  • NexDev reserves the right to revise eligibility rules annually based on the volume of funds awarded.
  • The fund is available until resources are depleted.
  • Applicants must consent to NexDev using their business name for promotional purposes related to the fund.
  • A joint Investment Committee (CIC) is responsible for evaluating applications.

Contacts

grangerf@nexdev.ca
4503599999

Frequently Asked Questions about the Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 2: Feasibility study - audit towards a 4.0 transition Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 2: Feasibility study - audit towards a 4.0 transition. 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.

What is the Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 2: Feasibility study - audit towards a 4.0 transition?

The Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 2: Feasibility study – audit towards a 4.0 transition provides up to $5,000 in non-repayable funding to support industrial and non-profit organizations in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu with comprehensive 4.0 audits and feasibility studies for their digital transformation. Eligible activities include engaging accredited firms for professional audits and analyses to evaluate and accelerate productivity and digital transition projects.

How much funding can be received?

Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 2: Feasibility study - audit towards a 4.0 transition Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 2: Feasibility study - audit towards a 4.0 transition program?

To be eligible for the Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 2: Feasibility study - audit towards a 4.0 transition program, you must: Must be an industrial business, NPO, or social economy enterprise related to industry services Must operate within the city of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Must have a project related to equipment or digital acquisition to improve productivity or accelerate digital transformation

What expenses are eligible under Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 2: Feasibility study - audit towards a 4.0 transition?

Conducting a feasibility study or audit to assess the company's readiness for a 4.0 digital transformation. Engaging accredited firms for in-depth analysis and strategic planning toward automation and Industry 4.0 adoption. Defining an implementation roadmap for technology-driven productivity improvements.

Who can I contact for more information about the Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 2: Feasibility study - audit towards a 4.0 transition?

You can contact NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development by email at grangerf@nexdev.ca or by phone at 4503599999.

Where is the Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 2: Feasibility study - audit towards a 4.0 transition available?

The Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 2: Feasibility study - audit towards a 4.0 transition program is available Montérégie, Quebec.

Is the Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 2: Feasibility study - audit towards a 4.0 transition a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 2: Feasibility study - audit towards a 4.0 transition is a Grant and Funding

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