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Transal — Consortium TIC
Supports digital transition through technical expertise adjustments
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Funding available
Up to 15% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Transal – Consortium TIC grant offers up to 15% reimbursement on professional fees for external technical resources to assist Quebec SMEs in aluminum transformation or equipment manufacturing with their digital transition, including activities like programming interfaces and automating data processing. Eligible projects must have a maximum cost of $30,000 at the regular rate.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Programming of interfaces and software bridges.
- Software parameterization.
- Automatic calculation of performance measures.
- Automation of data processing and storage.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- SMEs in Quebec
- Aluminium transformation companies
- Equipment manufacturers
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees for external technical resources such as technicians, IT experts, engineers, data analysts, and CNC programmers.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec, Canada
How to apply
- Step 1: Determining Eligibility
- Check that your business is a Quebec SME in the aluminum processing sector or a supplier.
- Ensure that the project cost does not exceed $30,000 at the regular rate.
- Step 2: Selecting Necessary Expertise
- Identify the required external technical resources for your digital transition project, such as technicians, engineers, or data analysts.
- Step 3: Initial Contact and Request for Information
- Contact Paulyne Cadieux at paulyne.cadieux@trans-al.com or by phone at 418 812-1780 to ask your questions and obtain additional information.
- Step 4: Preparing to Join the Consortiums
- Choose a consortium membership package that corresponds to your project: $125, $250, or $500.
- Calculate the potential savings based on the price paid by the member company: $8,000, $16,000, or $24,000.
- Step 5: Preparing the Project Submission
- Gather documents describing the project, such as interface programming, software configuration, and process automation to demonstrate the project’s suitability.
Additional information
- A membership fee is required to join the consortium, which varies depending on the level of membership selected (e.g., $125, $250, $500).
- Members of the consortium benefit from reduced pricing on project costs, paying $8,000, $16,000, or $24,000 instead of the regular rates of $10,000, $20,000, or $30,000.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Transal — Consortium TIC Program
What is the Transal — Consortium TIC?
The Transal – Consortium TIC grant offers up to 15% reimbursement on professional fees for external technical resources to assist Quebec SMEs in aluminum transformation or equipment manufacturing with their digital transition, including activities like programming interfaces and automating data processing. Eligible projects must have a maximum cost of $30,000 at the regular rate.
How much funding can be received?
Transal — Consortium TIC Funds up to 15% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Transal — Consortium TIC program?
To be eligible for the Transal — Consortium TIC program, you must:
The project cost must be equal to or less than $30,000 at regular rate.
The applicant must be a Quebec-based SME.
The company must be engaged in aluminum transformation or be an equipment manufacturer with at least 10% of metal purchases consisting of aluminum.
What expenses are eligible under Transal — Consortium TIC?
Programming of interfaces and software bridges.
Software parameterization.
Automatic calculation of performance measures.
Automation of data processing and storage.
Who can I contact for more information about the Transal — Consortium TIC?
You can contact Transal by email at paulyne.cadieux@trans-al.com or by phone at 4188121780.
Where is the Transal — Consortium TIC available?
The Transal — Consortium TIC program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Transal — Consortium TIC a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Transal — Consortium TIC is a Grant and Funding