Why Invest in Digital Transformation in 2025?
Competition is intensifying in all sectors. In 2025, digital transformation is no longer an option; it’s a strategic lever to increase productivity, better serve clients, and attract talent.
Fortunately, several support programs continue to assist businesses in Quebec and Canada with their digital shift. Some are renewed, others enhanced.
✅ You can also refer to our reference article on 2024 digital grants to better understand the evolution of the programs.
Key Grants Available in 2025
1. PCAN – Canadian Digital Adoption Program
This federal program is no longer accepting new grant applications since 2024.
👉 The information is kept here for informational purposes, as the program was significant in previous years.
2. PSCE – Business Competitiveness Support Program (Quebec)
Renewed with an enhanced budget, the PSCE funds up to 50% of eligible expenses for digitalization projects (e.g., CRM, ERP, automation).
3. CERI – Investment and Research Tax Credit
Businesses that invest in modernizing their tools can obtain attractive tax benefits, especially in the manufacturing and technology sectors.
4. Digital Transformation Offensive (Quebec)
A new initiative launched with a budget of $218M to accelerate the digital transformation of SMEs. Several calls for projects are open in 2025 via Investissement Québec.
5. Regional and Local Programs
Depending on your MRC or municipality, local funds may exist (e.g., MRC Laurentides, Montreal Digital Development Fund, etc.).
✅ Some of these programs were already mentioned in our 2024 article. Their renewal is excellent news for SMEs.
Who are these Grants for?
- SMEs with fewer than 500 employees, incorporated in Quebec or Canada.
- Businesses looking to adopt new tools (CRM, ERP, automation, cybersecurity, e-commerce, etc.).
- Organizations with a valid business number (NEQ / BN).
Criteria vary by program, but the objective is the same: to support growth through digital technology.
How to Best Prepare your Grant Application?
- Clearly define your digital project: website redesign, automation, cybersecurity, CRM implementation, etc.
- Document expected needs and benefits: time savings, efficiency gains, revenue increases.
- Work with a qualified partner to develop a solid plan.
- Meet deadlines and submission criteria.
Cassiopea Can Help You Every Step of the Way
We assist businesses in defining their transformation plan, drafting the required documents for grants, and implementing approved projects.
📅 are You Planning to Digitize your Processes in 2025?
The grants available in 2025 are a tremendous opportunity to accelerate your digital shift without bearing the financial burden alone.
Anticipate deadlines, surround yourself with the right partners, and take action.
☑️ To compare with last year’s available support: Read the 2024 article
📚 Official and Complementary Sources
- Quebec Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy – SME Plan 2022–2026
🔗 https://www.quebec.ca/gouvernement/ministeres-organismes/economie/publications/plan-pme
➤ To understand Quebec’s key directions for SME digital transformation. - Innoveici Quebec – Digital Transformation Offensive
https://innoveici.quebec/programmes/offensive-de-transformation-numerique/
➤ For open calls for projects and funding terms in 2025. - PSCE – Business Competitiveness Support Program
🔗 https://www.investquebec.com/quebec/fr/financement/programme-de-soutien-a-la-commercialisation-et-a-l-exportation.html
➤ Provincial funding renewed to support digital transformation projects. - Investment and Innovation Tax Credit (C3i)
🔗 https://www.revenuquebec.ca/fr/entreprises/impots/impot-des-societes/credits-dimpot-des-societes/credits-auxquels-une-societe-peut-avoir-droit/credit-dimpot-investissement-et-innovation/
➤ For tax details on innovation and technological modernization projects. - Business Grants Portal (Canada)
🔗 https://www.canada.ca/fr/services/entreprises/subventions.html
➤ To explore other federal support still active in 2025. - Local Development Funds (e.g., MRC)
🔗 Example for MRC des Laurentides: https://www.mrclaurentides.qc.ca/
➤ MRCs or municipalities may offer complementary programs. - Banks and Partner Institutions (e.g., Desjardins – Fonds C)
🔗 https://www.desjardins.com/votre-caisse/actualites/fonds-c/index.jsp
➤ For grants, funding, or support from private or cooperative funds.
