Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 3 - Networking with regional innovation organisations

The eligibility criteria for the Programme d’innovation touristique entail that applicants must belong to specific types of organizations and align with the program's objectives.

• Applicants must be part of regional tourism associations (ATR) or sectoral tourism associations (ATS).
• Applicants can be privileged partners of the Ministry of Tourism (MTO).
• Eligible entities include businesses within the tourism industry.
• Organizations active in innovation are eligible.
• Economic development organizations can apply.
• Other organizations whose activities are deemed relevant to achieving the program's objectives are also eligible.

Who is eligible?

The eligible clientele for this program includes tourism associations and their privileged partners with the Ministry of Tourism, tourism industry enterprises, organizations active in innovation, economic development organizations, and any other entity whose activities are deemed pertinent to achieving the program's objectives.

The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant might require specific criteria focusing on innovation, impact, and feasibility, though exact criteria and scores are not detailed in the provided context.

• Emphasis on innovation and originality in addressing current tourism industry challenges.
• Potential to enhance productivity, competitiveness, or efficiency.
• Feasibility of implementation and adoption of solutions.
• Alignment with the objectives of reducing environmental footprint and fostering digital transformation.

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• The program aims to develop solutions that enhance productivity, competitiveness, or efficiency, address labor shortages, promote digital transformation, and reduce the environmental impact of tourism activities.
• There is an emphasis on building connections between the tourism sector and innovative businesses through networking activities and advisory support organized by MT Lab.
• A specific component of the program includes a certification in tourism innovation, which involves six training sessions on innovation culture, open innovation, technological roles, and support environments.
• Participants can access a virtual innovation solutions directory which provides a range of innovative solutions aligned with the tourism sector's needs.
• The program also includes workshops and industry events featuring panels and conferences on topics such as sustainable tourism and new hotel trends.