Funding program for cybersecurity innovation projects in Quebec – Certification stream
- Open continuously
Overview
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.
At a glance
Funding available
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Strengthen cybersecurity
- Access new markets
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Quebec
- For-profit business
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- All groups
Next Steps
Activities funded
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.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
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.
Eligible expenses
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.
Eligible geographic areas
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.
Additional information
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.