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Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 3

Financial support for industrial productivity and digital transformation projects
NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Montérégie, Quebec, Canada

Overview

The Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 3: Project Implementation offers up to $10,000 in non-repayable funding to support businesses in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu aiming to enhance productivity and accelerate digital transformation. Eligible activities include acquiring productivity-enhancing equipment, implementing new software, facility upgrades to accommodate new equipment, and professional training or advisory services related to these improvements.
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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
  • Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 10% 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
  • All groups
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

  • Implementation of projects that enhance productivity within industrial operations.
  • Acquisition and integration of advanced equipment or digital solutions to improve competitiveness.
  • Execution of initiatives supporting digital transformation and automation in production processes.
  • Deployment of software or technologies resulting in organizational efficiency gains.
  • Realization of innovative projects aimed at sustainable industrial growth.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

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

Who is not eligible

  • Companies that are not industrial enterprises.
  • Organizations not located or operating in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.
  • Enterprises whose projects do not involve gains in productivity or digital transformation.

Eligible expenses

  • Acquisition of equipment resulting in productivity gains.
  • Leasehold improvements essential for the installation of eligible equipment.
  • Purchase of software leading to productivity improvements.
  • Professional fees for software implementation.
  • Professional fees for employee training on equipment or software (if not covered by Services Québec).
  • Software rental fees for the first two years only.
  • Professional engineering fees for designing custom automated equipment.
  • Feasibility studies or option analysis costs.

Eligible geographic areas

  • City of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

Additional information

  • NexDev reserves the right to revise the fund's eligibility rules annually, based on the volume of funds granted.
  • Grant applications are reviewed and evaluated by the Joint Investment Committee (CIC).
  • The fund will remain available until resources are exhausted.
  • NexDev may use the applicant's business name for promotional purposes related to the fund and its outcomes.

Contacts

grangerf@nexdev.ca
4503599999

Frequently Asked Questions about the Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 3 Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 3. 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 3?

The Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 3: Project Implementation offers up to $10,000 in non-repayable funding to support businesses in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu aiming to enhance productivity and accelerate digital transformation. Eligible activities include acquiring productivity-enhancing equipment, implementing new software, facility upgrades to accommodate new equipment, and professional training or advisory services related to these improvements.

How much funding can be received?

Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 3 Funds up to 10% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 3 program?

To be eligible for the Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 3 program, you must: Industrial business or non-profit organization (OBNL) located in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Operating within the city territory Project aims to improve productivity or accelerate digital transformation

What expenses are eligible under Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 3?

Implementation of projects that enhance productivity within industrial operations. Acquisition and integration of advanced equipment or digital solutions to improve competitiveness. Execution of initiatives supporting digital transformation and automation in production processes. Deployment of software or technologies resulting in organizational efficiency gains. Realization of innovative projects aimed at sustainable industrial growth.

Who can I contact for more information about the Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 3?

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 3 available?

The Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 3 program is available Montérégie, Quebec.

Is the Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 3 a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 3 is a Grant and Funding

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