Provincial (QC)

ESSOR – Digital Transformation & Investment

Amount$20,000 – $50,000

CoverageUp to 50% of costs

Program Overview

Managed by Investissement Québec, the ESSOR program (Component 1) accelerates the realization of investment projects through preliminary studies. It offers three key sub-volets: A for feasibility studies, B for digital diagnostics and implementation plans, and C for the actual implementation of digital action plans. This program is essential for companies looking to integrate AI and optimize their business processes with non-repayable contributions.

Available Funding

Maximum Amount

$20,000 – $50,000

Coverage Rate

Up to 50% of costs

Funded Activities

—Technological and economic feasibility studies (1A)
—Digital diagnosis and AI integration roadmaps (1B)
—System selection and implementation planning (1B)
—Execution of digital transformation & AI action plans (1C)

Eligible Candidates

verifiedFor-profit companies and social economy enterprises in Quebec
verifiedCompanies < 250 employees and >= $2.5M revenue (for Volets B & C)
verifiedAvailable for most sectors, including manufacturing and services
verifiedProject must start within 3 months of authorization

Application Process

Step 1: Fill out the online pre-qualification form

Step 2: Submit a formal funding request to Investissement Québec

Step 3: Technical and financial evaluation by IQ advisors

Step 4: Receive a formal letter of offer/authorization

Step 5: Execute the project and submit reimbursement claims

Additional Information

infoPlan B diagnostic must be less than 24 months old for Plan C eligibility
infoProjects must last a maximum of 12 continuous months
infoExcludes primary sector (except major greenhouse projects), mining, and public administration
infoIncomplete applications are automatically refused; technical validation is key