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ESSOR, Volet 1
Investissement Québec's grant for a digital plan and its implementation, at 50% of eligible costs.
| Type | Grant |
|---|---|
| Delivered by | Investissement Québec |
| What it covers | A digital diagnostic and plan, then its implementation. Outside consultant fees count |
| Amount | 50% of eligible costs |
| Conditions | Up to $20,000 for the plan and $50,000 for implementation |
| Where | Quebec |
| Status | Open, checked on October 15, 2026 |
| Official page | https://www.investquebec.com/fr/financement/programmes-gouvernementaux/essor/appui-la-concretisation-de-projets-dinvestissement |
Who it is for
Not repaid. The program ends March 31, 2027 and intake can be suspended without notice.
Common questions
Is ESSOR, Volet 1 a grant?
Yes. It is a grant, so you do not repay it.
Is ESSOR, Volet 1 open now?
Status when we checked on October 15, 2026: Open. Confirm the status on the official page before you make plans.
Who delivers ESSOR, Volet 1?
Investissement Québec delivers the program.
Quebec: some programs set rules on which firms you can hire, and services must be available in French. We confirm that we qualify before you start an application.
Where it applies
Related programs
BDC LIFT, Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative, Scale AI, Industrial AI Readiness Program, Critical Industrial Technologies, Sector Adoption, Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan.
Tell us what you want to change
Answer a few questions about the project. We reply with a first scope and the funding that fits it. Funding is never guaranteed, and we tell you when a program is not a good fit.