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Virage techno – shops, restaurants and accommodation downtown
Help businesses in downtown Laval to develop their competitiveness through innovative projects
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Virage techno – commerces, restaurants et hébergements au centre-ville supports retail, restaurant, and accommodation businesses in downtown Laval in their digital transformation efforts. It helps fund equipment acquisition and related costs to strengthen digital presence and competitiveness.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Strengthen cybersecurity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Laval
- Laval
- 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
- Digital transformation projects
- Automation, robotization, virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, NFC, Internet of Things, smart kiosks, specialized software, information systems, digital cash registers, cashierless shopping, interactive screens, digital signage, CRM, access control, RFID home automation, security systems, and computer vision
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Financial statements for the last two fiscal years
- Diagnostic
- Implementation plan
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Retail businesses
- Restaurants
- Accommodation businesses
Who is not eligible
- Businesses outside the retail, restaurant, or accommodation sectors
- Businesses outside the downtown area of Laval
Eligible expenses
- Equipment acquisition costs and accessory components, excluding material, inventories, and other supplies
- Direct costs related to equipment implementation, including transportation and leasehold improvements
- Software acquisition and implementation costs
- Professional fees related to the project
- Direct labour costs assigned to the project, limited to the hourly rate
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Website creation
- Material, inventories, and other supplies
Eligible geographic areas
- Downtown Laval
Selection criteria
- Applications are assessed after a complete file is received and the information is validated
- The committee selects beneficiaries according to the program’s terms and conditions
How to apply
- At phase III, the company may submit a funding application to Laval économique
- The application must include the required documents: completed application form, financial statements for the last two fiscal years, diagnostic, and implementation plan
Processing and Agreement
- Once a complete file is received and the information is validated, the application is reviewed by the committee
- The committee selects the beneficiaries of assistance according to the terms and conditions of the program
Additional information
- The program is delivered through a personalized support pathway, working in collaboration with various public and private stakeholders in Laval's economic ecosystem.
- Applications are reviewed and approved by a dedicated committee once all required documents are validated.
- The initiative aims to help businesses compete with large online commerce entities by supporting advanced digital transformation.
- The program specifically excludes support for website creation projects.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Virage techno – shops, restaurants and accommodation downtown Program
What is the Virage techno – shops, restaurants and accommodation downtown?
Virage techno – commerces, restaurants et hébergements au centre-ville supports retail, restaurant, and accommodation businesses in downtown Laval in their digital transformation efforts. It helps fund equipment acquisition and related costs to strengthen digital presence and competitiveness.
Who is eligible for the Virage techno – shops, restaurants and accommodation downtown program?
To be eligible for the Virage techno – shops, restaurants and accommodation downtown program, you must:
Operate in retail, restaurant, or accommodation sectors
Be located in downtown Laval
Have at least two years of commercial activity
What expenses are eligible under Virage techno – shops, restaurants and accommodation downtown?
Digital transformation projects
Automation, robotization, virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, NFC, Internet of Things, smart kiosks, specialized software, information systems, digital cash registers, cashierless shopping, interactive screens, digital signage, CRM, access control, RFID home automation, security systems, and computer vision
Who can I contact for more information about the Virage techno – shops, restaurants and accommodation downtown?
You can contact Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Virage techno – shops, restaurants and accommodation downtown available?
The Virage techno – shops, restaurants and accommodation downtown program is available Laval, Quebec.
Is the Virage techno – shops, restaurants and accommodation downtown a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Virage techno – shops, restaurants and accommodation downtown is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Virage techno – shops, restaurants and accommodation downtown?
Virage techno – shops, restaurants and accommodation downtown is funded by Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Laval Economique