
Transal — Consortium TIC
Last Update: July 22, 2025
QC, Canada
Supports digital transition through technical expertise adjustments
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Funds Providers
Transal
Program status
Open
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.
Financing terms and conditions
- Reimbursement of 15% on professional fees for external technical resources aimed at accelerating digital transition.
- 20% reduction on professional fees for external technical resources.
Activities funded
- Programming of interfaces and software bridges.
- Software parameterization.
- Automatic calculation of performance measures.
- Automation of data processing and storage.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 80,000
Install solar panels in underserved community center
Eligibility
- The project cost must be equal to or less than $30,000 at the regular rate.
- The applicant must be a Quebec-based SME.
- The applicant must be in the field of aluminum transformation or a supplier, where 10% of metal purchases are aluminum.
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
1
Determination of eligibility
- Verify that your company is a Quebec SME in the aluminum processing sector or an equipment supplier.
- Ensure that the project's cost does not exceed $30,000 at regular rates.
2
Selection of the necessary expertise
Identify the required external technical resources for your digital transition project, such as technicians, engineers, or data analysts.
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.
4
Preparation for membership in the consortiums
- Choose a membership plan for the consortium 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.
5
Preparation of the project submission
Gather the 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
paulyne.cadieux@trans-al.com
4188121780
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