How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $500000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is 2025-12-30T00:00:00Z.

Who are the financial supporters of the Manufacturing Productivity - Part 2: Technological projects?

Manufacturing Productivity - Part 2: Technological projects is funded by Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), PROMPT

What are Manufacturing Productivity - Part 2: Technological projects's eligibility criterias?

The applicant must be a legally constituted company or group of companies under the laws of Quebec or Canada with an active establishment in Quebec. Social economy enterprises, as defined by the Loi sur l’économie sociale, are eligible. The applicant must operate an establishment in Quebec for the production of goods and services or for internal research and development activities.

Manufacturing Productivity - Part 2: Technological projects

Last Update: June 3, 2025

QC, Canada

Boost productivity through targeted technological innovations

Manufacturing Productivity - Part 2: Technological projects at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $500,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : July 4, 2023
Closing date : December 30, 2025

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services

Grant Providers

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

Status

Open

Overview of the Manufacturing Productivity - Part 2: Technological projects program

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.

Financing terms and conditions

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.

Eligible projects & activities

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 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

$ 280,000

Development of a predictive maintenance system using machine learning

$ 300,000

Development of an IoT-based system to optimize manufacturing processes

$ 200,000

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

Eligibility criteria of the Manufacturing Productivity - Part 2: Technological projects program

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.

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

Eligible expenses

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

Eligible geographic areas

Quebec

Eligibility criteria of the Manufacturing Productivity - Part 2: Technological projects program

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.

How to apply to the Manufacturing Productivity - Part 2: Technological projects program

Initial contact

Contact a PROMPT advisor for detailed information about the grant and available support.
Fill out the contact form so that a member of the PROMPT team can get in touch with you.

Preparation of the application file

Identify and define technology project opportunities through a Technical Specifications Document.
Engage pre-qualified independent experts if necessary to assist in preparing the Technical Specifications Document.
Collect the necessary documents, including proof of legal establishment and supporting documents for the project.

Submission of the request

Access the PROMPT submission platform or follow the instructions given by the advisor.
Submit all required documentation before the submission deadline, which is September 30, 2024, for the Specifications Document or until funds are exhausted for the Technological Project Realization.

Follow-up and confirmation

Make sure to receive a confirmation of your application submission.
Keep the tracking information and be ready to respond to any additional requests from PROMPT.

Additional information

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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Supports technological innovation for Quebec manufacturing productivity