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

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: 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: • The business must be legally established under the laws of Quebec or Canada and operate in Quebec. • The project must be located in the Baie-James tourism region. • The applicant must not be excluded (e.g., government departments, companies on the ineligible public contracts registry).

Q: 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.

Q: 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 the province of QC.

Q: Are startups eligible for the Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company program?

Yes, startups are eligible to apply for the Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company program.

Q: Are Indigenous Peoples eligible for the Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company program?

Yes, Indigenous Peoples are eligible to apply for the Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Financial aid for sustainable digital growth in tourism

At a glance

Eligible Funding

From $2,500 to $50,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Accommodation and food services

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

The "Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Digital development of a company" grant offers up to $50,000 to support the digital transformation of tourism businesses, aiming to enhance virtual interactions with clients. Eligible activities include implementing digital applications like payment kiosks and reservation systems to improve customer experience.

Financing terms and conditions

The financial intervention provided is a non-repayable contribution.
The project must have eligible costs of at least $2,500.
The maximum amount of financial intervention is $50,000.
For Organismes à But Lucratif (OBL), the financial assistance cannot exceed 50% of eligible costs.
For Organismes à But Non Lucratif (OBNL) and cooperatives, the financial assistance can cover up to 80% of eligible costs, provided these organizations can prove unsuccessful attempts to secure other funding sources.
Promoter's own financial input, including support from partners, cannot stem from sources considered in the accumulation of government aid, asset transfers, or in-kind contributions.
Government aid accumulation includes contributions from municipal entities and all Quebec and federal government ministries and organizations.
Financial assistance can include professional fees for project support, purchases of relevant technology and equipment, initial subscriptions to cloud services, materials and applications to enhance client interaction, and professional training fees related to the project.

Activities funded

Implementation of digital business solutions for increasing virtual or digital interactions with clients.
Establishment of digital applications such as payment kiosks, virtual cards, reservation systems, welcome kiosks, or delivery robots.

Eligibility

The applicant must be a legally constituted entity under the laws of Quebec or Canada and must operate in Quebec.
The project must be located, and the promoter must be established in the Baie-James tourism region, which includes the cities of Chapais, Chibougamau, Lebel-sur-Quévillon, Matagami, and the Eeyou Istchee Baie-James Regional Government area.
The project must increase digital interactions with clients and enhance the client experience through technological solutions.
The applying entity can be a for-profit organization, a non-profit organization, or a cooperative.
Municipal entities, recognized Indigenous communities and nations, and Indigenous tourism organizations are eligible.
The organization must adhere to previous commitments to the partners if applicable and comply with current laws and regulations regarding tourist accommodation establishments.
Tourism businesses involved in nature and adventure sectors must adhere to or commit to the standards of the Adventure Ecotourism Quebec's Quality-Safety program.
The applicant must ensure no prior financial aid from the Ministère if a similar project is funded through a sectoral enterprise group.
The applicant must demonstrate that other potential funding sources have been sought unsuccessfully to qualify for full support percentages.

Who is eligible?

Profit-oriented tourism organizations.
Non-profit tourism organizations.
Cooperatives engaged in tourism.
Municipal entities, such as municipalities, cities, villages, etc.
Recognized Aboriginal communities and nations, and associated tourism organizations.
Collaborative groups formed by the aforementioned eligible types.

Who is not eligible

State corporations and ministries or agencies of the Quebec and Canada governments.
Companies listed in the register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts.
Enterprises not complying with the francisation process of the Office québécois de la langue française.
Enterprises if the Minister finances a similar project with a sectoral business group, such as a sectoral tourism association (ATS).

Eligible geographic areas

The cities of Chapais, Chibougamau, Lebel-sur-Quévillon, and Matagami.
The Government regional territory of Eeyou Istchee Baie-James.

Selection criteria

The project aligns with the objectives of the Entente de Partenariat Régional et de Transformation Numérique en Tourisme (EPRTNT).
The project has a structuring character, considering factors such as attraction potential, scope, impact, collaboration with other partners, job creation, and season extension.
The innovative nature of the project is assessed.
The quality in terms of concept, products, and services is evaluated.
The project's financial structure and overall financial planning are examined.
The relevance is determined by aspects such as the significantly tourist customer base, market, competition, quality of offer, marketing strategy, and networking.
Feasibility regarding the timeline, marketing strategy, quality of the business or study plan, and promoter's expertise is considered.
Consideration is given to adherence to sustainable development principles.
Consideration is given to regional priorities and the relevance in terms of tourism.

How to apply

Mandatory preliminary meeting

Contact the Baie-James Tourism team to plan and hold a mandatory meeting before the project submission.
Check that all necessary documents are completed and ready for submission.

Preparation of the required documents

Fill out the EPRTNT financial aid application form for the Baie-James region.
Prepare a detailed business plan for the project.
Complete the financial statements for the last two years and provide the organization's recent interim financial statements.
Produce projected financial statements for three years following the completion of the project (depending on the scope of the project).
Obtain a resolution from the board of directors (or equivalent) authorizing the signatory of the application.
Provide confirmation of financial partners, if available.
For the concerned businesses, provide a certificate or indigenous certification, as well as the documentation for the Quality-Safety Adventure Écotourism Quebec program.

Sending the request

Send the completed form and required documents to the following address: olafoudah@tourismebaiejames.com.

Contact for additional information

For any questions, contact Mrs. Isabelle Milord at 418-770-5290 or at imilord@tourismebaiejames.com.

Additional information

Current funding cannot replace an already existing program.
Financial intervention offered is a non-repayable contribution.
The project must incur eligible costs of at least $2,500.
The maximum financial intervention amount is $50,000 and should not exceed 50% of eligible costs for a for-profit organization (OBL) and 80% for a non-profit organization (OBNL) or cooperative.
The promoter's funding, including from partners, cannot come from sources considered in the accumulation of government assistance, asset transfers, or contributions in goods and services.
Government financial assistance accumulation comprises contributions from municipal entities and all ministries and organizations of the Quebec and federal governments.

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

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