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Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 90,000
Timeline
- Open Date : May 21, 2025
- Closing date : June 25, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The 2024-25 Project Funding Program offers financial support for innovative projects in the Quebec tourism industry, providing up to 75% of the project costs, with a maximum of $90,000 for individual projects and $200,000 for collective projects. Eligible activities include the integration of new products, services, or processes, particularly those enhancing economic, societal, or environmental value while promoting sustainable tourism practices.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop an online presence
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 90,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : May 21, 2025
- Closing date : June 25, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation and implementation of innovative digital management or sales platforms tailored to the tourism sector.
- Development and integration of augmented reality solutions for visitor signage and experiences.
- Establishment of smart systems to improve operational efficiency, such as digital recommendations or real-time geolocation tools.
- Design and deployment of eco-friendly or technologically advanced services for tourism, including automation or digitalization in hospitality and recreation.
- Collaborative projects introducing new technology or business models to improve productivity, sustainability, or customer experience in the tourism industry.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Tourism businesses operating in Quebec
- Tourism organizations in Quebec
- Innovative Quebec tourism businesses
- Regional and sectoral tourism associations (ATR and ATS) in Quebec
Who is not eligible
- Crown corporations (sociétés d'État).
- Provincial and federal government ministries.
- Organizations governed by the Government of Quebec or Canada.
- Companies with direct ties (conflict of interest) to MT Lab employees or its board members.
Eligible expenses
- Up to 75% of total project costs directly related to the realization of an innovative tourism project, including eligible services and products delivered within 9 months of project approval.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Additional information
- Applicants can submit more than one project but can only be selected once per call for proposals.
- Individual and collective projects are allowed, with collective applications requiring commitment letters from all stakeholders.
- No personalized feedback regarding application quality will be given to candidates.
- Laureates must sign an agreement with MT Lab prior to the disbursement of financial aid.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MT Lab — Project Financing — Component 2 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MT Lab — Project Financing — Component 2. 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 MT Lab — Project Financing — Component 2?
The 2024-25 Project Funding Program offers financial support for innovative projects in the Quebec tourism industry, providing up to 75% of the project costs, with a maximum of $90,000 for individual projects and $200,000 for collective projects. Eligible activities include the integration of new products, services, or processes, particularly those enhancing economic, societal, or environmental value while promoting sustainable tourism practices.
How much funding can be received?
MT Lab — Project Financing — Component 2 Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $90,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was June 25, 2025.
Who is eligible for the MT Lab — Project Financing — Component 2 program?
To be eligible for the MT Lab — Project Financing — Component 2 program, you must:
The applicant must be a company or organization operating in the Quebec tourism industry.
The applicant must have been in operation for more than one year and possess a Quebec registration number (NEQ).
The applicant's website must be available in French.
What expenses are eligible under MT Lab — Project Financing — Component 2?
Creation and implementation of innovative digital management or sales platforms tailored to the tourism sector.
Development and integration of augmented reality solutions for visitor signage and experiences.
Establishment of smart systems to improve operational efficiency, such as digital recommendations or real-time geolocation tools.
Design and deployment of eco-friendly or technologically advanced services for tourism, including automation or digitalization in hospitality and recreation.
Collaborative projects introducing new technology or business models to improve productivity, sustainability, or customer experience in the tourism industry.
Who can I contact for more information about the MT Lab — Project Financing — Component 2?
You can contact MT Lab by email at clement@mtlab.ca or by phone at 418.558.9568.
Where is the MT Lab — Project Financing — Component 2 available?
The MT Lab — Project Financing — Component 2 program is available the province of Quebec.
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