Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Digital development of a company

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Digital development of a company?

You can contact Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean by email at drowsome@tourismesaglac.net or by phone at 4185433536.

Q: Where is the Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Digital development of a company available?

The Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Digital development of a company program is available the province of QC.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Regional partnership for digital tourism development in Quebec

At a glance

Eligible Funding

From $5,000 to $25,000
Up to 25% of project cost

Timeline

Receipt of requests is now closed

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Closed

Overview

The Entente de partenariat régional et de transformation numérique en tourisme 2022-2025 aims to financially support and accompany tourism enterprises in Quebec's Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region to stimulate economic growth through the development of an innovative, attractive, and sustainable digital tourism offer. The program provides a maximum non-repayable financial assistance of $25,000 for eligible projects, focusing on implementing digital solutions like payment kiosks, virtual cards, reservation systems, and other business solutions to enhance virtual interactions and customer experience.

Financing terms and conditions

This grant provides financial support to facilitate digital transformation in the tourism sector. The funding modalities are designed to accommodate different entity types and project needs, ensuring effective allocation of resources.

The financial support offered is a non-repayable contribution.
Eligible projects must incur admissible costs of at least $5,000.
The maximum financial contribution per project is capped at $25,000.
The required minimum promoter investment varies by entity type, ranging from 10% to 50%.
The maximum cumulative government assistance also varies by entity type, from 50% to 90%.
The promoter's financial contribution cannot come from sources considered in the cumulative calculation of government assistance, asset transfers, or contributions in goods and services.
Eligible costs include professional fees for implementation, technological equipment purchases, initial cloud service subscriptions (up to 24 months), and software to enhance client interaction.

Activities funded

This grant supports the digital transformation of tourism companies to enhance customer interactions through virtual means. Eligible projects involve the development and implementation of digital solutions to improve business operations and customer service.

Implementation of digital payment applications.
Deployment of virtual cards or reservation systems.
Installation of digital welcome kiosks or delivery robots.

Eligibility

Eligibility for the grant is defined by specific criteria related to the applicant's legal status, location, and previous commitments.

The applicant must be a legally constituted business or organization under Quebec or Canadian laws and must operate in Quebec.
Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations, non-profit organizations, cooperatives, municipal entities, recognized Indigenous communities and nations, Indigenous tourism organizations, and combinations of these entities.
The applicant must have fulfilled previous commitments if they have received prior grants from the partners.
Businesses operating a tourist accommodation must comply with relevant laws and hold a registration number.
Nature and adventure tourism companies must comply with or commit to pursuing compliance with the Qualité-Sécurité d’Aventure Écotourisme Québec program standards.
Applicants not eligible include state-owned enterprises, departments or agencies of Quebec and Canadian governments, businesses on the registry of ineligible enterprises for public contracts, and enterprises not compliant with Quebec's language francization process.
No financial aid will be granted to a company if the project is similar to one already funded for a sectoral business group by the Minister.

Who is eligible?

Eligible applicants for the 'Entente de partenariat régional et de transformation numérique en tourisme 2022-2025' grant include:- Tourism businesses, which can be profit-oriented organizations (OBL), non-profit organizations (OBNL), or cooperatives.- Municipal entities such as municipalities, cities, villages, and metropolitan communities, among others, including any groupings of these entities.- Recognized Indigenous communities and nations by the National Assembly, as well as Indigenous tourism organizations and businesses.- Any combination or grouping of the above clienteles.To be eligible, the organization must be legally constituted under the laws of Quebec or Canada and must conduct business operations within Quebec. Additionally, they must comply with any prior commitments to partners if they had previously received subsidies, and adhere to legal and regulatory requirements relevant to their type of business activity. This includes tourism accommodation operations needing proper registration and adventure tourism operations adhering to or initiating compliance with the Qualité-Sécurité d’Aventure Écotourisme Québec program standards.Exclusions apply to state-owned enterprises and government ministries, companies registered as ineligible for public contracts, and those not compliant with the francisation process by the Office québécois de la langue française. No financial aid will be granted if the Minister already funds a similar project within a sectoral enterprise group (like a sectoral tourism association).

Who is not eligible

This grant excludes certain companies and industries due to specific restrictions related to their status or main activity. These limitations ensure that the financial support is directed towards eligible entities that align with the program's digital transformation goals.

State-owned enterprises and government ministries or agencies of Quebec and Canada.
Companies listed on the registry of enterprises ineligible for public contracts.
Companies not in compliance with the francization process of the Office québécois de la langue française.
Entities involved in projects like tourist accommodation, condotels, bicycle paths, snowmobile trails, golf courses, and dock repairs.
Projects in the sectors of restaurants and retail trade.
Organizations involved in gambling and those linked to the sale and consumption of alcohol.
Projects already completed or underway at the time of application submission.
Businesses receiving non-repayable financial aid from specific programs like PARIT or PADAT.
Home-made reservation solutions projects.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is specifically tailored for tourism enterprises operating within the province of Quebec, highlighting the regional focus of the program. The funding initiative aims to support the digital transformation of eligible companies in these areas.

Companies operating in the province of Quebec.
Entities situated within the territory of Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean.

Selection criteria

The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria to ensure alignment with the grant’s objectives and strategic goals.

Adherence to the objectives of the Entente de partenariat régional et de transformation numérique en tourisme (EPRTNT).
Structural impact, including the attraction potential, project scope, benefits, collaboration with other partners, job creation, and seasonal extension.
Innovativeness of the project.
Quality in terms of concept, products, and services offered.
Financial structure and project financial planning.
Relevance concerning significantly tourist clientele and market diversification, competition, quality of the offering, and marketing strategy.
Project feasibility, including timeline, marketing strategy, quality of the business plan or study briefs, and promoter's expertise.
Consideration of sustainable development principles.
Relevance of the project in connection with the strategic itinerary of the destination.

How to apply

Preparation of the request

Fill out the Financial Assistance Request form EPRTNT Tourism Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean.
Prepare the complete business plan for the project.
Provide the financial statements for the last two years and the most recent interim financial statements of the organization.
Include the projected financial statements for three years of the organization following the completion of the project, depending on the scope of the project.
Obtain the board resolution authorizing the signatory of the financial assistance request.
Attach the confirmation of financial partners, if available.
Provide a certificate or indigenous certification if applicable.
Provide proof of compliance with the Quality-Safety standards of Aventure Écotourisme Québec, if applicable.

Transmission of the request

Send the form and the required documents to the following email address: drowsome@tourismesaglac.net.

Contact for information

For any questions or additional information, contact David Rowsome at 418 543 3536 extension 228 or by email at drowsome@tourismesaglac.net.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The intervention financial assistance provided is non-repayable.
The project must present eligible costs of at least $5,000.
The maximum financial intervention amount is $25,000.
The minimum amount of promoter's contribution varies depending on the type of eligible clientele.
The applicant must provide financial statements for the past two years and projection for the next three years, except for start-ups, municipal entities, and Indigenous communities or nations.
If applicable, Indigenous certification must be provided to determine the aid rate.
Projects in the strategic itinerary of the destination are prioritized, and applicants are encouraged to review these documents.
Applicants can connect with their MRC's tourism resource for specific territorial strategies.
A resolution by the board of directors mandating the financial aid request signatory must be included in the application.

Contacts

drowsome@tourismesaglac.net

4185433536

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