The governments of Quebec and Canada are investing massively in the digital transformation of businesses. ax.ia implementation may qualify for several programs, potentially covering 50% or more of your eligible expenses.
What it can fund
- Digital diagnostics
- Technology implementation
- Systems integration
- Management software
- Structural digital transformation
- Productivity improvement projects
Particularly relevant for
- Manufacturers
- Service companies
- Growth-stage businesses
- Projects with clear financial ROI
Up to 50% · can exceed $100,000
What is often funded
- ERP implementation
- Financial automation
- Dashboards
- Business Intelligence (BI)
- Applied AI
- Cybersecurity
- Process optimization
Good lever for
- Improving profitability
- Reducing administrative costs
- Accelerating financial analysis
40% to 50% of eligible costs
Two streams
- Digital diagnostic — up to $10,000
- Structural digital project — up to $200,000
Ideal for
- Cost accounting
- Financial simulation
- Production planning
- ERP/MES integration
- Industrial AI
Up to $200,000
Directly funds
- ERP implementation
- Cost accounting systems
- Financial optimization
- Specialized consultants
- Process improvement
Particularly suited to
- ax.ia
- Budgeting tools
- Financial performance software
Up to 40% · max. $50,000
Funds
- Digital advisor
- Digital plan
- Technology implementation
- Analytical tools
Support
- Up to $15,000 for the plan
- Complementary support via BDC
Up to $15,000 + BDC
Can fund
- Digital infrastructure
- New technologies
- Integrated management systems
- AI and automation
Support
- Up to 50% of eligible costs
Up to 50%
Particularly favoured projects
- Generative AI
- Advanced analytics
- Financial simulation
- Cost optimization
Oriented toward
- Applied AI
- Automation
- Productivity
- Technology adoption
What significantly increases your chances of obtaining a grant
| Criterion | Impact |
|---|
| Productivity gains | Very high |
| Cost reduction | Very high |
| Applied AI | Very high |
| Labour shortage | Very high |
| Structural digital transformation | Very high |
| Automation | Very high |
| Improved financial decision-making | High |
| Dashboards / BI | High |
| Export / Growth | High |
| Cost accounting | Very relevant |
Strategic recommendations
1
Talk about productivity
Not just software. Productivity is the #1 criterion for evaluation committees.
2
Quantify the gains
Analysis time reduction: 40% · Cost accuracy: +25% · Fewer Excel errors · Faster budgets.
3
Add the AI angle
Very compelling right now. Projects integrating AI are favoured in almost all programs.
4
Labour shortage
A very powerful argument. Show that the tool compensates for the lack of specialized resources.
ax.ia — Alignment with current program priorities
Digital transformation
Applied AI
Productivity
Cost accounting
Expert shortage
Excel dependency reduction
Financial decision-making
Financial automation
Advanced analytics
Financial simulation
Sources
- Investissement Québec – ESSOR Program
- PME en action Program
- Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP)
- PROMPT – SIPEM
- HelloDarwin – Quebec technology grants
- SME Financing 2026
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