How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is 2025-09-30T04:00:00Z.

Who are the financial supporters of the Manufacturing productivity - Part 1 : Technological specifications?

Manufacturing productivity - Part 1 : Technological specifications is funded by PROMPT, Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)

Manufacturing productivity - Part 1 : Technological specifications

Q: What are Manufacturing productivity - Part 1 : Technological specifications's eligibility criterias?

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.

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Supports technological innovation for Quebec manufacturing productivity

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Manufacturing

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PROMPT
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)

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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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Financial assistance covers up to 50% of the fees specified in the pre-approved service offer, with a maximum contribution from Prompt of $5,000.
A management fee of 5% of the value of the project, up to a maximum of $500, applies.
If the service offer exceeds the maximum amount, only the specified maximum will be eligible for reimbursement by the program.
Claims for reimbursement must be submitted before December 31, 2025.
No advance funding is provided; reimbursement occurs upon proof of payment.
Applicable taxes are additional to the funding amount provided.

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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.

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$ 10,000

Implement a machine learning system to optimize production line scheduling

$ 10,000

Create a smart inventory management system for a warehouse

$ 10,000

Develop an AI-based predictive maintenance system for manufacturing equipment

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The applicant must be a company or a group of companies from any sector, legally incorporated under the laws of Quebec or Canada, and have an active establishment operating in Quebec.
Social economy enterprises defined under the Act respecting the social economy (RLRQ, chapter E-1.1.1) are eligible.
The company must have an operating establishment in Quebec dedicated to the production of goods and services or engaged in internal research and development activities.
The applicant must be a manufacturing company or a company providing services to manufacturing businesses.

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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

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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.

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Businesses with an establishment operating in Quebec.

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Identification and prioritization of applied R&D projects related to physical and/or software data technologies that improve business productivity.
Appropriate focus on the technological issue prioritized for the production line.
Completion and submission of a comprehensive Technological Specifications Document, including recommendations, by independent pre-qualified experts.

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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.