How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Funding program for cybersecurity innovation projects in Quebec – Certification stream

Q: What are Funding program for cybersecurity innovation projects in Quebec – Certification stream's eligibility criterias?

Must be a for-profit private company with an active establishment in Quebec. Must be legally constituted under federal or Quebec laws and registered with the Quebec enterprise registrar. Head office must be in Quebec, with employees or subcontractors working primarily in Quebec.

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Quebec cybersecurity certification funding for IT projects

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Professional, scientific and technical services

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PROMPT

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The grant program provides funding up to 50% of eligible expenses for large enterprises or SMEs in Quebec seeking cybersecurity certification, accreditation, or demonstration of compliance to support commercialization efforts. Eligible activities focus on achieving certifications in various cybersecurity standards, ultimately contributing to positioning Quebec as a leader in the development of clean technologies.

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This grant provides generous financial support covering significant portions of eligible expenses, promoting advancement in cybersecurity standards. It outlines specific conditions for financial contributions and project completion criteria.

The financial aid can cover up to 50% of eligible expenses.
Private contributions must constitute at least 25% of the eligible expenses.
Total government spending can account for up to 75% of the project's eligible expenses.
Projects aiming for certification must be completed by July 31, 2025.
Management fees apply at 5% of PROMPT's contribution to the project.
Non-subsidized expenses may qualify for tax credits, such as the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit, depending on current program criteria.

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This funding program supports IT projects in Quebec companies to achieve cybersecurity certifications and demonstrate compliance and interoperability of their products, solutions, or processes. The goal is to bolster their commercialization efforts through adherence to cybersecurity standards.

Obtaining certifications for identity and access management systems (NIST 863-3).
Securing certifications in privacy protection, personal information, and health information management.
Achieving information security certifications, including ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, ISO 27034, SOC 2 Types 1-2-3, OWASP, and SOX.
Demonstrating product compliance with cybersecurity requirements specific to industry sectors, networks, or supply chains.

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$ 125,000

Commercialization of a blockchain-based security solution

$ 100,000

Implementing cybersecurity training for software developers

$ 80,000

Achieving GDPR compliance for a healthcare software solution

$ 70,000

Certification for secure data storage cloud service

$ 90,000

Developing a secure mobile app for financial transactions

$ 150,000

Developing AI-driven cybersecurity threat detection software

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The eligibility criteria for this grant focus on the nature and status of the business applying.

The company must be a for-profit private entity with an active establishment in Quebec.
It must be legally constituted under current federal or Quebec laws and registered in the Quebec Business Register.
The company must have its headquarters in Quebec and have employees or subcontractors working primarily in Quebec.
The company must not be more than 50% owned by other existing companies or organizations.

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Large enterprises or small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Quebec that aim to achieve certification, homologation, or accreditation in cybersecurity for their products, solutions, or processes which hold intellectual property can apply for this grant.

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The grant covers expenses specifically related to obtaining cybersecurity certification, attestation, or accreditation for products, solutions, or processes.

Costs associated with obtaining certifications, such as NIST 863-3, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, ISO 27034, SOC 2 Types 1-2-3, OWASP, and SOX.
Fees for assessments and audits required for certification purposes.

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This grant is available to companies specifically located within the province of Quebec, Canada. The funding aims to support businesses in this region in obtaining cybersecurity certifications.

Companies with active establishments in Quebec, Canada.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The program is currently on pause, and the renewal as well as submission deadlines are yet to be announced.
There is a management fee of 5% based on PROMPT's contribution.
Up to 50% of eligible expenses can be covered, emphasizing financial structuring with private contributions being a minimum of 25%.
Non-subsidized expenses may qualify for existing tax credits, such as the RS&DE, subject to standard program criteria.
Certification projects are required to be completed by July 31, 2025.