ESSOR – Digital Transformation & Investment
PROGRAM SYNTHESIS
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.
FINANCIAL ARCHITECTURE
$20,000 – $50,000
Up to 50% of costs
TARGETED 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)
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- 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
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
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