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

Digital tourism solutions for James Bay businesses
Offered by
Tourisme Baie-James
Funding available
$ 2,500 - $ 50,000
Deadline
October 31, 2026
Location
Chapais, Chibougamau, Lebel-sur-Quevillon, Matagami, Nord-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply

Tourism businesses

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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
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Chapais, Chibougamau, Lebel-sur-Quevillon, Matagami
  • Nord-du-Québec
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • Non-financial cooperative
  • For-profit business
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

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

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

Selection criteria

  • Alignment with the program’s objectives
  • Structural impact, reach, partnerships, job creation, and season extension
  • Innovation and quality of the concept, products, and services
  • Financial structure and project feasibility
  • Tourism relevance, market fit, sustainable development, and regional priorities

How to apply

  • Step 1: Mandatory pre-submission meeting
    • Meet with the Tourisme Baie-James team before filing the project
    • Confirm that the application file is complete
  • Step 2: Prepare the application package
    • Complete the application form
    • Gather the required supporting documents
  • Step 3: Submit the application by email
    • Send the form and required documents to olafoudah@tourismebaiejames.com
  • Step 4: Review by the funding body
    • The file will be analyzed during the next available review period if complete

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

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.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

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.