Manufacturing Productivity - Part 2: Technological projects

• Completed Technology Requirements Document, including recommendations
• Pre-approved service proposal
• Proof of payment for the professional fees covered by the program

Who is eligible?

• Manufacturing companies located in Quebec
• Companies providing services to manufacturing businesses in Quebec
• Groups of companies from any sector with operations in Quebec
• Social economy enterprises as defined by Quebec law
• Companies with operations in Quebec dedicated to the production of goods and services or to internal research and development activities

Who is not eligible

• Companies outside Quebec do not appear to be eligible, as the program is intended for businesses with active operations in Quebec.
• Businesses that are not legally incorporated under Quebec or Canadian law are not eligible.
• Companies without an operating facility in Quebec dedicated to producing goods and services or to internal research and development activities are not eligible.
• Applications submitted in English are not eligible for consideration by the Ministry; only French applications are accepted.

Eligible expenses

• Fees for pre-approved independent and neutral experts for the completion of the technological specification document (Cahier de charges technologique).

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• No expenses are covered in advance; the program does not make upfront payments.
• Taxes are not included and must be paid separately.
• Only the amount supported by the program’s maximum contribution is reimbursable if the service proposal exceeds that limit.

Eligible geographic areas

• Quebec

• The application is reviewed by Prompt, and only applications submitted in French are eligible for consideration by the Ministry.
• Funding decisions are subject to partner financing being secured and to the project progressing successfully, in line with the funding agreement and annual budget.
• If approved, the financial support is provided as a non-repayable, non-cumulative, one-time contribution.
• Reimbursement is made upon proof of payment for the eligible professional fees outlined in the pre-approved service proposal.
• Claims must be submitted by the program deadline, and no advance payments are made.

• The technological specifications document must be drafted by independent and pre-qualified experts.
• The management fees of PROMPT are applicable and amount to 5% of the contribution, capped at $500 for the technological specifications document and $50,000 for the technological project realization.
• Reimbursement requests for the technological specifications document must be submitted by September 30, 2024.
• The disbursement of aids is conditional upon the availability of funds from partners, compliance with the funding agreement, and the annual budget.
• No advance of funds is granted; the grant is paid upon presentation of supporting documents.
• Applicable taxes are in addition to the amounts presented.
• For the technological project realization, all claims, as well as interim and final reports, must be sent no later than December 30, 2025.
• The program encourages the creation of intellectual property allowing the commercialization of developed innovative solutions.
• The maximum public funding enhancement under the program may reach 75%.
• The definition of SME and large enterprise is based on the number of employees: fewer than 250 for an SME and 250 or more for a large enterprise in Quebec.