How much funding can be received?

The Tourism Innovation Program, designed to enhance competitiveness, productivity, and digital transformation in Quebec's tourism industry, offers a maximum funding amount of $90,000 per project. Eligible activities include the implementation of innovative solutions, enhancement of internal processes, and expansion of strategic products and services into new markets.

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This grant provides financial support to facilitate the execution of innovative projects within the Quebec tourism industry, enhancing the capabilities of selected businesses. The funding is designed to help mitigate perceived risks and boost the adoption of new approaches within the industry.

A maximum funding amount of $90,000 per project is available.
Recipients must provide 50% of the total project costs, matching the funds provided by the grant.
Funding focuses on projects that are ready for implementation, ensuring timely deployment of innovative solutions.

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This grant aims to bolster the competitiveness of innovative tourism enterprises in Quebec by supporting projects that enhance their market presence and operational efficiency. Eligible projects are centered around improving service value, process automation, and market validation.

Improvement of internal skills or acquisition of new skills to accelerate business growth.
Increase in the value of services or products offered in the market.
Automation of necessary internal functions to optimize processes.
Validation of new project alignment with market needs.
Deployment of strategic products, services, or activities to other markets.

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by the type of organization and their alignment with the program goals.

Applicants must be ATR (Regional Tourist Associations) and ATS (Sectoral Tourist Associations), or privileged partners of the MTO (Ministry of Tourism).
The applicants must be companies within the tourism industry.
Organizations active in innovation related to tourism are eligible.
Economic development organizations can apply.
Any other organization whose activities are deemed relevant for achieving the program's objectives may be considered.

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This program is targeted at companies operating within the specific region of Québec, aligned with provincial development and innovation objectives in the tourism industry.

Companies must be located and operate within Québec, Canada.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The program includes a support component valued at $45,000 per selected innovative company to optimize their solutions for the tourism industry.
The maximum project funding amount available is $90,000, with a 50% cost-sharing requirement from the solution acquirer.
Applications are evaluated by a selection committee.
The program aims to decrease perceived risks for organizations adopting new practices.
The program end date is set for March 31, 2026.