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Digital transformation grant consulting

Planning to modernize your systems, automate workflows, strengthen cybersecurity, or deploy new digital tools? Grants can help reduce the cost of eligible technology projects.
Digital transformation
Grants can support your digital modernization
Many programs help businesses adopt technology, improve productivity, secure operations, and build stronger digital capabilities.
Modernize your systems
Access funding for ERP, CRM, e-commerce, cloud platforms, integrations, and other tools that make your operations more efficient.
Automate key workflows
Reduce manual work with automation, data capture, reporting, inventory management, production planning, and process optimization projects.
Strengthen security and data
Support cybersecurity assessments, data governance, analytics, backups, compliance, and infrastructure upgrades that protect your business.

Funding to modernize your digital operations

Digital transformation projects can include technology audits, CRM or ERP implementation, cybersecurity, workflow automation, e-commerce, and training.

Approved applications for digital transformation

SMEs secure support to modernize systems, integrate data, and speed up adoption of new tools.
Accepted$100K-$250K
2025
Manufacturing

FoodTech Next

Product development to create a competitive advantage

Accepted$100K-$250K
2026
Accommodation and food services

Renovation subsidy for retail businesses on Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest

Operational modernization with new tools

Accepted$25K-$50K
2024
Information and cultural industries

Strategic Innovation Fund — Digital Generator – Stream 2

Operational modernization with new tools

AcceptedUnder $10K
2025
Retail trade

Créavenir

Capital project tied to expansion

Accepted$25K-$50K
2025
Canadian business

Virage techno – shops, restaurants and accommodation downtown

Digital transformation to improve efficiency

AcceptedUnder $10K
2024
Professional, scientific and technical services

Arts Across Canada — Representation and Promotion

Digital transformation to improve efficiency

Accepted$25K-$50K
2025
Professional, scientific and technical services

Innovative Solutions Canada Program

Applied innovation project with commercial potential

Accepted$100K-$250K
2026
Retail trade

Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 - Support for regional outreach

Product development to create a competitive advantage

Accepted$25K-$50K
2024
Professional, scientific and technical services

Honorific grants 2024 — Entreprendre ici

Product development to create a competitive advantage

Accepted$10K-$25K
2025
Manufacturing

Digital Transformation Offensive Program (OTN) — Stream 1 – Support

Digital project to structure growth

Accepted$25K-$50K
2025
Manufacturing

Call for projects – Technology showcase

Structured export plan to accelerate growth

Accepted$100K-$250K
2026
Professional, scientific and technical services

Term Loans

Facility improvement to strengthen operations

Accepted$50K-$100K
2025
Professional, scientific and technical services

Défi-Québec, Sustainable City

Market-oriented research and development

Accepted$250K-$500K
2025
Professional, scientific and technical services

Call for collaborative and structuring innovation projects in Quebec's strategic sectors

Digital project to structure growth

Accepted$25K-$50K
2025
Professional, scientific and technical services

SCALE AI — Acceleration

Digital transformation to improve efficiency

Accepted$250K-$500K
2025
Professional, scientific and technical services

Pivot to Grow loan

Operational modernization with new tools

AcceptedUnder $10K
2026
Construction

Ecocamionnage Program — Technology acquisition component

Operational modernization with new tools

Accepted$250K-$500K
2025
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Cyber Security Cooperation Program 2025

Digital project to structure growth

AcceptedUnder $10K
2024
Professional, scientific and technical services

Canada Digital Adoption Program — Grow Your Business Online

Digital transformation to improve efficiency

Accepted$50K-$100K
2023
Professional, scientific and technical services

PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund

Operational modernization with new tools

Accepted$1M+
2025
Professional, scientific and technical services

Artificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation

Digital project to structure growth

Accepted$50K-$100K
2025
Professional, scientific and technical services

ISED — Artificial intelligence (AI)

Digital transformation to improve efficiency

Accepted$10K-$25K
2026
Manufacturing

Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative

Market development beyond the home province

Accepted$1M+
2025
Transportation and warehousing

AI Compute Access Fund

Digital project to structure growth

AcceptedUnder $10K
2024
Construction

Funding for customized AI training

Digital transformation to improve efficiency

AcceptedUnder $10K
2025
Accommodation and food services

Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Hosting

Digital project to structure growth

Accepted$100K-$250K
2025
Manufacturing

Business Growth — Productivity and automation

Digital project to structure growth

Accepted$1M+
2025
Manufacturing

Powering the future: Solid-state hydrogen storage for military platforms

Digital project to structure growth

Accepted$25K-$50K
2025
Retail trade

PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses

Digital project to structure growth

Accepted$10K-$25K
2025
Professional, scientific and technical services

Startup in residence

Team expansion to support growth

Accepted$250K-$500K
2025
Professional, scientific and technical services

Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 2 : Support for the development of strategic sectors and regions

Digital transformation to improve efficiency

Accepted$10K-$25K
2025
Retail trade

PME MTL — Commerce X Design

Skills development to accelerate execution

Accepted$50K-$100K
2026
Retail trade

La Pocatière – Business Financial Assistance Program

Digital project to structure growth

Accepted$500K-$1M
2026
Manufacturing

Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF)

Advanced-equipment purchase and facility modifications to reshore production and diversify export markets

Accepted$50K-$100K
2025
Professional, scientific and technical services

Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV

Market study and expansion plan for an Indigenous-owned professional-services business

Accepted$10K-$25K
2026
Wholesale trade

Momentum Fund

Workforce-recruitment and retention initiative supporting business growth and quality job creation

Accepted$50K-$100K
2026
Professional, scientific and technical services

CDEM — Non-refundable contributions

Business plan, market study and launch activities for an Innu-owned professional-services company

Accepted$25K-$50K
2026
Retail trade

Capitale-Commerce

Expansion of an independent retail business through new operational equipment and strategic consulting

Accepted$25K-$50K
2025
Accommodation and food services

Financial assistance: businesses in areas affected by major construction work

Operating support for a customer-facing business whose access and sales were disrupted by nearby public construction

AcceptedUnder $10K
2026
Manufacturing

Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 2: Feasibility study - audit towards a 4.0 transition

Accredited Industry 4.0 feasibility audit and automation roadmap for a Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu manufacturer

Accepted$50K-$100K
2023
Professional, scientific and technical services

PME MTL – PME MTL investment funds

Loan financing for production equipment, working capital and intellectual-property protection during Montreal business growth

Accepted$25K-$50K
2025
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Attractions, activities, and amenities

Climate-adaptation study and local supplier mapping for mountain tourism businesses in the Laurentians

Accepted$10K-$25K
2024
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement in tourism

Modernization and expansion of a tourism attraction to extend the operating season and improve visitor services

Accepted$10K-$25K
2025
Manufacturing

Digital Transformation Offensive program (OTN) — Stream 2 – Optimization

Digital maturity assessment and implementation of business-intelligence and production-data tools in a Quebec food processor

Accepted$25K-$50K
2024
Professional, scientific and technical services

NovaScience Program — Support for employment in research and innovation

Hiring a research and innovation specialist to lead a digital-transformation project

Accepted$50K-$100K
2024
Professional, scientific and technical services

NovaScience Program — Support for the position of innovation and commercialization manager

Creation and hiring of a permanent innovation and commercialization manager to lead market deployment

Accepted$50K-$100K
2025
Wholesale trade

PME MTL — Innovation, productivity, and sustainable development fund

Installation of automated warehouse equipment and a circular packaging model to improve productivity

Accepted$25K-$50K
2024
Professional, scientific and technical services

Call for projects: Innovation and growth

Real-world pilot, market launch and first sales of an innovative clean-technology solution

Accepted$25K-$50K
2025
Professional, scientific and technical services

PME MTL — Call for projects : Innovation

Pilot implementation of a new technology and commercialization of an innovative Montreal business solution

Accepted$10K-$25K
2024
Professional, scientific and technical services

CDAP — Youth Wage Subsidies

Wage subsidy for a young employee implementing e-commerce and digital-adoption initiatives

AcceptedUnder $10K
2025
Retail trade

MTL + ECOMMERCE — Digital Accelerator

E-commerce conversion optimization, marketplace expansion and AI-powered product recommendations for a Quebec retailer

AcceptedUnder $10K
2025
Wholesale trade

Mitacs — Business Strategy Internship

Business strategy internship redesigning inventory operations and validating a new wholesale service model

AcceptedUnder $10K
2025
Construction

MaLoi25

Law 25 compliance self-diagnostic, cybersecurity training and individualized implementation coaching

Accepted$10K-$25K
2024
Construction

Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 1

Digital maturity diagnostic and workforce training for adoption of construction project-management tools

Accepted$50K-$100K
2025
Retail trade

Regions and Rurality Fund — convenience stores

Upgrade of a rural convenience store to maintain local access to staple foods and fuel

Accepted$100K-$250K
2025
Manufacturing

Duo grand V

Acquisition and implementation of automated production technology to improve sustainable manufacturing productivity

Accepted$100K-$250K
2025
Professional, scientific and technical services

Development of E-Business Tax Credit (CDAE)

Salaries for developers designing and integrating eligible e-business software systems

Accepted$50K-$100K
2025
Retail trade

Commerce-Montreal

Renovation of a Montreal retail storefront, permanent terrace and accessible customer entrance

AcceptedUnder $10K
2025
Professional, scientific and technical services

Visées program — Training

Accredited employee upskilling program in project management and digital production tools

AcceptedUnder $10K
2025
Wholesale trade

PME MTL — Digital Circuit Program

ERP integration, data migration and API connection between inventory and e-commerce systems

Accepted$50K-$100K
2025
Construction

Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 2

Expert-led digital maturity diagnostic followed by implementation of a construction-sector technology plan

Accepted$10K-$25K
2025
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Fund for Innovation and Technology (FIT)

Integration of an ERP and automated production-monitoring tools at a Mirabel business

AcceptedUnder $10K
2025
Information and cultural industries

TECHNATION — Career Ready Program

Paid student work placement in software development supporting an advanced manufacturing project

AcceptedUnder $10K
2025
Manufacturing

My Digital Success

Digital workflow redesign and CRM integration to improve a Quebec manufacturer’s production planning

Accepted$25K-$50K
2025
Manufacturing

ESSOR – Component 1C: Support for investment projects (implementing a digital plan)

Implementation of an approved digital plan integrating ERP and shop-floor production data

Accepted$10K-$25K
2025
Manufacturing

ESSOR – Component 1B: Support for investment projects (digital diagnostics)

Digital diagnosis, priority-project analysis and implementation plan for a manufacturing business

AcceptedUnder $10K
2025
Retail trade

ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital

Paid post-secondary student placement supporting an ICT and digital operations project

Accepted$25K-$50K
2026
Professional, scientific and technical services

CanExport SMEs

International market research, trade-fair meetings and localized marketing materials for two target export markets

Frequently asked questions

Need help deciding what applies to your business? Talk to an expert and get a clearer next step.

Can digital transformation projects receive funding?

Yes, when the project improves how the business operates, sells, produces, manages data, or serves customers. Examples include ERP, CRM, e-commerce, cybersecurity, automation, analytics, and internal workflow tools.

What should be defined before applying?

Define the business problem, chosen solution, supplier or internal team, eligible costs, implementation timeline, training needs, and expected gains in productivity, sales, accuracy, or customer experience.

How does helloDarwin assess digital funding fit?

We separate simple software purchases from strategic transformation projects, then identify programs that fit the scope, province, company size, expenses, and implementation stage.