Updated on July 10, 2024
Make your digital transformation project a reality: get financial assitance covering up to 50% of your expenses.
The ESSOR program was extended on May 1, 2024 and will remain open for one year until March 31, 2025. New requests for Component 1 (feasibility studies and digital diagnostics) is now available.
The ESSOR program provides support to help businesses develop and implement innovative digital transformation and technological projects. This program is overseen by Quebec’s Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation and administered by Investissement Québec.
ESSOR is a four-part program that aims to:
- Accelerate the completion of investment projects;
- Boost the productivity of Quebec businesses through a technology transition or the acquisition of new technologies;
- Reduce the environmental footprint of Quebec companies;
- Increase the participation of Quebec businesses in global supply chains.
Eligible businesses are offered financial assistance for digital investment projects. This support consists of a non-repayable contribution covering up to 50%* of their expenses related to:
- Conducting feasibility studies;
- Performing digital diagnostics and developing digital plans and action plans;
- Implementing digital transformation action plans and projects.
Eligibility criteria must be met, and other conditions may apply.
Reduce costs and better plan your digital transformation
In recent years, our team of experts has supported over a hundred businesses and organizations with developing their digital plan. For several businesses, the first step has proven to be a wise investment since they subsequently received multiple grants to help roll out their plan. Overall, our structured approach allowed these organizations to benefit from tens of thousands of dollars in financial support to pursue their transformation projects.
Contact our experts to assess your business’s situation.