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RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI)
Supports digital transformation projects for local businesses and organizations
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Montérégie, Quebec, Canada
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.
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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
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
Eligibility
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI). 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 RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI)?
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.
How much funding can be received?
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI) Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI) program?
To be eligible for the RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI) program, you must:
Have head office on the MRCVR territory
Be registered with the Quebec enterprise registrar (REQ) and hold an operation certificate
Have at least 24 months of business activity
What expenses are eligible under RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI)?
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI)?
You can contact RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu (MRCVR) by email at aeq@mrcvr.ca.
Where is the RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI) available?
The RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI) program is available Montérégie, Quebec.
Is the RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI) is a Grant and Funding