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Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company

Digital tourism solutions for James Bay businesses
Tourisme Baie-James
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,500 - $ 50,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Chapais, Chibougamau, Lebel-sur-Quevillon, Matagami, Nord-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada

Overview

This program supports digital development projects for tourism businesses in the James Bay region. It offers non-repayable funding of up to $50,000 for digital solutions that improve customer interaction and experience.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Increase operational productivity
  • Digitize or modernize organizational tools
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 2,500 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Location
  • Chapais, Chibougamau, Lebel-sur-Quevillon, Matagami
  • Nord-du-Québec
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
  • Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Business Associations
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Municipal
  • Regional

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Digital development of a tourism business
  • Implementation of digital solutions that increase virtual or online interaction with customers
  • Deployment of customer-facing tools such as payment kiosks, reservation systems, virtual cards, welcome kiosks, or delivery robots

Documents Needed

  • Completed and signed application form in Excel
  • Complete business plan
  • Recent financial statements and three-year forecast, if required
  • Board resolution authorizing the signatory
  • Partner confirmations and, if applicable, Indigenous status or quality-safety proof

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Tourism businesses
  • For-profit organizations
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Cooperatives
  • Municipal entities and recognized Indigenous communities, nations, and tourism organizations

Who is not eligible

  • Provincial or federal Crown corporations, ministries, and government agencies
  • Businesses listed in the registry of companies ineligible for public contracts
  • Businesses not compliant with the OQLF francization process

Eligible expenses

  • Professional fees for project support, implementation, and staff training
  • Technology equipment, software, mobile applications, ERP systems, and e-commerce software
  • First cloud subscription, up to 24 months
  • Travel, general costs, salaries, and benefits directly tied to the project
  • Net taxes linked to eligible costs

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Regular operating, management, salary, maintenance, and financing costs
  • Land, building, installation, bandwidth, and server-room costs
  • Recurring solution costs, sales commissions, and video game or technology infrastructure development
  • Marketing, advertising, legal fees, cost overruns, and lobbyist compensation
  • Projects already completed or already underway when the application is filed

Eligible geographic areas

  • Chapais
  • Chibougamau
  • Lebel-sur-Quévillon
  • Matagami
  • Eeyou Istchee Baie-James Regional Government territory

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are received continuously
  • Files are reviewed during specific analysis periods
  • Incomplete applications are not analyzed and are moved to the next review period

Contacts

olafoudah@tourismebaiejames.com
418-770-5290

Frequently Asked Questions about the Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company?

This program supports digital development projects for tourism businesses in the James Bay region. It offers non-repayable funding of up to $50,000 for digital solutions that improve customer interaction and experience.

How much funding can be received?

Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company program?

To be eligible for the Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company program, you must: Legally incorporated in Quebec or Canada Project located in Baie-James Tourism-specific operating standards may apply

What expenses are eligible under Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company?

Digital development of a tourism business Implementation of digital solutions that increase virtual or online interaction with customers Deployment of customer-facing tools such as payment kiosks, reservation systems, virtual cards, welcome kiosks, or delivery robots

Who can I contact for more information about the Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company?

You can contact Tourisme Baie-James by email at olafoudah@tourismebaiejames.com or by phone at 418-770-5290.

Where is the Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company available?

The Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company program is available Nord-du-Québec, Quebec.

Is the Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company is a Grant and Funding

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