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Manufacturing productivity - Part 1 : Technological specifications

Supports technological innovation for Quebec manufacturing productivity
PROMPT
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : July 4, 2023
  • Closing date : January 31, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

The SIPEM program by PROMPT aims to support technological innovation projects in Quebec's manufacturing sector to enhance productivity. The aim of this part is to support Quebec companies in identifying opportunities for data technology projects through the preparation of a technological specifications document.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Conduct research and development activities
  • Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open Date : July 4, 2023
  • Closing date : January 31, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
  • Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
  • $ 5,000,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Identification and prioritization of applied R&D projects related to physical and/or software data technologies to improve productivity.
  • Execution of a Technology Requirements Document by independent, pre-qualified experts to define technological projects for manufacturing companies.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Manufacturing companies operating in Quebec
  • Business service companies serving the manufacturing sector in Quebec
  • Groups of companies from any sector that are legally constituted under Quebec or Canadian law and have an active establishment in Quebec
  • Social economy enterprises as defined by Quebec law
  • Companies with an operational establishment in Quebec focused on the production of goods and services or internal research and development activities

Eligible expenses

  • 50% of the professional fees presented in the pre-approved service offer for the execution of the Technological Specifications Report (Cahier de Charges Technologique) by independent, pre-qualified experts.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Businesses with an establishment operating in Quebec.

Additional information

  • Companies eligible for this program must have sales of $5 million or more.
  • The application deadline for this program is September 30, 2024.
  • The SIPEM program is designed to support technological innovation projects to accelerate the productivity of manufacturing and service companies in Quebec.
  • The program has two components: Technological specifications and Technological project implementation.
  • The maximum duration of the program is 120 days for the Technological Specifications.
  • To be eligible, companies must be legally incorporated in Quebec or Canada, and have an establishment operating in Quebec.
  • Funding is provided in the form of a non-refundable financial contribution, according to specific terms and conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Manufacturing productivity - Part 1 : Technological specifications Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Manufacturing productivity - Part 1 : Technological specifications. 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 Manufacturing productivity - Part 1 : Technological specifications?

The SIPEM program by PROMPT aims to support technological innovation projects in Quebec's manufacturing sector to enhance productivity. The aim of this part is to support Quebec companies in identifying opportunities for data technology projects through the preparation of a technological specifications document.

How much funding can be received?

Manufacturing productivity - Part 1 : Technological specifications Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was January 31, 2026.

Who is eligible for the Manufacturing productivity - Part 1 : Technological specifications program?

To be eligible for the Manufacturing productivity - Part 1 : Technological specifications program, you must: The applicant must be legally constituted according to federal or Quebec laws and registered in the Quebec business registry. The applicant must be more than 50% Quebec-owned with its headquarters located in Quebec. The applicant must have completed a digital transformation plan, productivity optimization plan, technological specification sheet, or standardized project analysis.

What expenses are eligible under Manufacturing productivity - Part 1 : Technological specifications?

Identification and prioritization of applied R&D projects related to physical and/or software data technologies to improve productivity. Execution of a Technology Requirements Document by independent, pre-qualified experts to define technological projects for manufacturing companies.

Where is the Manufacturing productivity - Part 1 : Technological specifications available?

The Manufacturing productivity - Part 1 : Technological specifications program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Manufacturing productivity - Part 1 : Technological specifications a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Manufacturing productivity - Part 1 : Technological specifications is a Grant and Funding

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