Which Funding to Check for a Digital Project in Québec? Quiz + Free Guide

What's inside the guide

1
A comparison table of 4 programsBDC LIFT, Offensive Tr@ns Num, the C3I tax credit and ESSOR: type of aid, what it covers, who it is for and what to check.
2
The 5 trapsSigning before applying, ineligible costs, delays, reporting requirements and stacking aid.
3
The file preparation checklistBoxes to tick so your documents are ready before the first call.
4
Questions to ask the funding bodyWhat to ask before you apply, so you do not find a requirement afterwards.
5
Questions to ask your agency or supplierAn itemized quote that is eligible and usable in an aid application.
6
A typical timeline and where to startThe steps of an application, with no invented dates, and a plan for your first week.

Who this is for

Owners and managers of Québec small and mid-size businesses planning a digital project (AI, automation, custom software, website) who want to know which funding to check before they sign.

This tool does not tell you whether you are eligible.

It tells you what to check first, nothing more. Rules and amounts change, especially after the Québec election of October 5, 2026, and only the funding body can confirm your case. This guide is not financial or legal advice. And if you have already signed, we tell you to stop and check first.

Frequently asked questions

Does the quiz tell me if I am eligible?

No. It ranks the leads to check first based on your answers. Eligibility is only confirmed by the funding body, with your file in hand.

Why not sign before checking?

Many programs require the application to be filed before work starts. A signed contract or a project already under way can make costs ineligible. Ask the question before you commit.

Are the amounts in the guide up to date?

They were verified on October 1, 2026, and each one is still to be confirmed with the funding body. Rules can change, especially after the October 5, 2026 election.

Are my answers sent anywhere?

No. The answers you give stay in your browser. Only your contact details, asked once to display the result and the guide, are saved.

A project to structure before you ask for aid?

Tell us what you want to build. We prepare an itemized quote with you, usable in an aid application, and we tell you honestly whether the project is worth it.

Talk to us