Manufacturing Productivity - Part 2: Technological projects - QC - Canada

Manufacturing Productivity - Part 2: Technological projects

grant_single|update April 18, 2025
QC, Canada
Boost productivity through targeted technological innovations

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  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
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  • grant_single|openingDate July 4, 2023
  • grant_single|closingDate December 30, 2025
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
grant_single|grantors
  • PROMPT
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
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grant_card_status|open

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The Support for Innovation and Productivity for Québec Manufacturing Companies (SIPEM) - Part 2 program provides non-repayable funding of up to $5,000 to cover 50% of eligible costs for developing a tailored technological specifications document. This grant supports Québec manufacturing businesses and related service companies in identifying and prioritizing technology-driven R&D projects to enhance productivity.

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  • The financial aid covers 50 % of the fees presented in the pre-approved service offer, for a maximum contribution of Prompt of $5,000.
  • The payment of a management fee equivalent to 5 % of the project value, up to a maximum of $500, is required.
  • No advance funds are granted under this financial aid.

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  • Execution of a technological specification report (Cahier de charges technologique) by independent, pre-qualified experts to identify and prioritize applied R&D projects related to digital, physical, and/or software data technologies aimed at improving productivity.
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$ 350,000

Introduction of robotic automation in the assembly line to increase efficiency

$ 200,000

Implementation of AI algorithms to improve supply chain logistics

$ 220,000

Development of a custom software solution to enhance production tracking and reporting

$ 300,000

Development of an IoT-based system to optimize manufacturing processes

$ 280,000

Development of a predictive maintenance system using machine learning

$ 200,000

Upgrade to a cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) system

grant_single_labels|admissibility

  • The applicant must be a manufacturing company or a business providing services to manufacturing companies.
  • The applicant must be legally constituted under the laws of Quebec or Canada.
  • The applicant must have an active establishment located in Quebec.
  • Enterprises in the social economy, as defined by the Loi sur l’économie sociale (RLRQ, chapter E-1.1.1), are eligible.
  • The establishment in Quebec must be engaged in the production of goods and services or internal research and development activities.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

  • 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

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

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

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  • Quebec

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 The grant includes evaluation and selection criteria. :
  • The applicant must be a legally constituted entity based in Quebec with at least 50% Quebec ownership and meet specific eligibility criteria.
  • Project criteria: Projects must focus on customized technological innovation to improve manufacturing productivity. Funding ceilings and durations vary according to the size and nature of the company.
  • Applicants must have a digital optimisation project requiring the development of a customised solution.

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  • 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.

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