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RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI)
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Supports digital transformation projects for local businesses and organizations
Grant and Funding
Overview
The RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI) offers grants of up to $10,000 to support the digital transformation of small and medium-sized businesses in the region. Eligible activities include production line robotization, automation of operational processes, business process optimization, and engaging professional resources for digital transition projects.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Integrate new technologies
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- La Vallée-du-Richelieu
- Montérégie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Activities funded
- Implementation of digital transformation projects, such as automation or robotization of business processes.
- Optimization of business operations through digital or technological innovations.
- Engagement of professional resources to support a company’s digital shift.
- Development and deployment of strategies to modernize business processes.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 9,800
Automating order processing with new software and consulting support
$ 9,900
Installing robotics to automate packaging on the production line
$ 9,500
Optimizing appointment scheduling with custom digital solution and audit
Eligibility
- The company must have its head office located on the territory of the MRC de la Vallée-du-Richelieu (MRCVR).
- The company must carry out commercial activities on the territory of the MRCVR.
- The company must have been in operation for more than 24 months.
- The company must be registered with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec (REQ) and possess an operation certificate.
- The company must not have already benefited from the PI grant in the current year.
Who is eligible?
- Private small and medium-sized enterprises with a head office and activities in MRC Vallée-du-Richelieu
- Social economy enterprises with a head office and activities in MRC Vallée-du-Richelieu
Who is not eligible
- Companies that have already benefited from the PI grant within the current year.
- Businesses that do not have their head office and commercial activities located within the MRC de la Vallée-du-Richelieu.
Eligible expenses
- Acquisition of technologies, land, buildings, equipment, machinery, and vehicles directly related to the project.
- Construction, expansion, renovation, and development of land and business premises linked to the project.
- Additional working capital requirements, beyond regular operating expenses, needed to complete the project for a period of up to two years.
- Professional fees for activities prior to project implementation, such as feasibility analyses, external audits, or impact studies.
- Professional fees directly linked to the realization of the project, including implementation of technologies, equipment, machinery, and development of land and premises.
Eligible geographic areas
- Businesses with their head office located within the territory of the MRC de La Vallée-du-Richelieu (MRCVR), Quebec.
Selection criteria
- Feasibility of the proposed project.
- Capacity of the promoter to carry out the project.
- Anticipated benefits of the project for the company.
- Leverage effect of the financial contribution provided by the MRCVR.
- Expected impacts on the improvement of products and/or services, as well as on humans, local sourcing, and/or the environment.
How to apply
1
Verify eligibility criteria
- Ensure your business is registered with its head office located in the MRCVR territory
- Verify your business conducts commercial activities in the MRCVR territory
- Confirm your business has been in operation for over 24 months
- Ensure a minimum cash contribution of 20% for your project
- Make sure you have not received a PI grant during the current year
2
Prepare application documents
- Download the official application form for the PI program
- Gather all required documents for your project
- Prepare a quote or supporting document related to your digital transformation project
3
Complete the application form
- Complete the application form for the PI program
- Attach all required supporting documents and your project quote
4
Submit your application
- Send the completed application and supporting documents by email to aeq@mrcvr.ca
Additional information
- The MRCVR logo must appear on the printed and digital visuals of supported projects, in accordance with the graphic standards guide.
- The MRCVR may refuse the payment of the grant if the project does not meet the evaluation criteria or diverges from the initially authorized project.
- Financial aid is granted in two payments, with the second conditional upon the accountability report and proof of project completion.
- A total budget envelope of $60,000 is provided for this program.
Contacts
aeq@mrcvr.ca
