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SADC Maria-Chapdelaine — Digital Strategy Loan
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Canada
Digital Strategy Loan supports business digital transition efforts
Loans and Capital investments
Overview
The SADC Maria-Chapdelaine — Digital Strategy Loan provides up to $50,000 in financial support to encourage digital transformation, including management systems implementation, process automation, robotics, smart technology, and cybersecurity optimization. This program targets businesses seeking to adopt digital solutions and automate processes to enhance operational efficiency.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Integrate new technologies
- Optimize production processes
- Increase IT security
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Maria-Chapdelaine
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 200 employees maximum
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Activities funded
- Implementation of digital management systems within the company.
- Automation of business processes.
- Adoption of robotics and smart technologies (domotics) in operations.
- Optimization of information technology security measures.
Eligibility
- The business must be located within the territory served by the local SADC.
- The company must have fewer than 200 employees.
- The applicant must be at least 18 years old.
- The project submitted must comply with SADC policies.
- Eligibility is subject to a positive assessment demonstrating the viability of the project.
Who is eligible?
- Businesses located within the SADC Maria-Chapdelaine territory
Eligible expenses
- Implementation of management systems (software or digital platforms).
- Automation of processes, including acquisition of technologies for process improvement.
- Investment in robotics and related equipment.
- Acquisition of smart home (domotics) technologies.
- Enhancement of cybersecurity systems and tools.
Eligible geographic areas
- Businesses located within the territory served by SADC Maria-Chapdelaine.
Selection criteria
- Positive analysis demonstrating the viability of the project.
How to apply
1
Contact SADC for Preliminary Information
- Reach out to the nearest SADC office to verify your eligibility.
- Request detailed instructions and application forms.
2
Document Preparation
- Compile necessary documentation, including proofs of business location and number of employees.
- Prepare a detailed project proposal illustrating its compliance with SADC policies.
- Gather financial documents to demonstrate project viability.
3
Application Submission
- Fill out the application form provided by SADC.
- Attach all required documents, including the project proposal and financial statements.
- Submit the complete application package to the SADC office by the specified deadline.
4
Await Confirmation and Follow-up
- Receive acknowledgment of your submission from the SADC office.
- Wait for feedback on the analysis and review process of your submitted application.
Additional information
- Interest is waived for the first two years of the loan.
- A capital repayment moratorium is provided for the first three months, with a possible extension up to two years.
- The interest rate is set according to the Bank of Canada's prime rate and may be adjusted based on the project and guarantees.
- Maximum loan amortization period is seven years.
