{"id":2683,"date":"2025-09-05T14:42:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T18:42:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cassiopea.ca\/blogue\/uncategorized\/2025-grants-for-digital-transformation-what-smes-need-to-know\/"},"modified":"2025-09-05T14:42:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T18:42:40","slug":"2025-grants-for-digital-transformation-what-smes-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cassiopea.ca\/en\/blogue\/grants\/2025-grants-for-digital-transformation-what-smes-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Grants for Digital Transformation: What SMEs Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Invest in Digital Transformation in 2025?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Competition is intensifying in all sectors. In 2025, digital transformation is no longer an option; it&#8217;s a strategic lever to increase productivity, better serve clients, and attract talent. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fortunately, several support programs continue to assist businesses in Quebec and Canada with their digital shift. Some are renewed, others enhanced. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 You can also refer to our reference article on <a href=\"https:\/\/cassiopea.ca\/en\/blogue\/grants\/%f0%9f%8c%90-2024-the-year-of-digital-transformation-grants\/\">2024 digital grants<\/a> to better understand the evolution of the programs.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Grants Available in 2025<\/h3>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. PCAN \u2013 Canadian Digital Adoption Program<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This federal program is no longer accepting new grant applications since 2024.<\/strong><br\/>\ud83d\udc49 The information is kept here for informational purposes, as the program was significant in previous years.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. PSCE \u2013 Business Competitiveness Support Program (Quebec)<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Renewed with an enhanced budget, the PSCE funds up to 50% of eligible expenses for digitalization projects (e.g., CRM, ERP, automation).<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. CERI \u2013 Investment and Research Tax Credit<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Businesses that invest in modernizing their tools can obtain attractive tax benefits, especially in the manufacturing and technology sectors.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Digital Transformation Offensive (Quebec)<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 Qu\u00e9bec. <\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Regional and Local Programs<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on your MRC or municipality, local funds may exist (e.g., MRC Laurentides, Montreal Digital Development Fund, etc.).<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Some of these programs were already mentioned in our <a href=\"https:\/\/cassiopea.ca\/en\/blogue\/grants\/%f0%9f%8c%90-2024-the-year-of-digital-transformation-grants\/\">2024 article<\/a>. Their renewal is excellent news for SMEs. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who are these Grants for?<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SMEs with fewer than 500 employees<\/strong>, incorporated in Quebec or Canada.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Businesses looking to adopt new tools (CRM, ERP, automation, cybersecurity, e-commerce, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organizations with a valid business number (NEQ \/ BN).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Criteria vary by program, but the objective is the same: <strong>to support growth through digital technology<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Best Prepare your Grant Application?<\/h3>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clearly define your digital project<\/strong>: website redesign, automation, cybersecurity, CRM implementation, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Document expected needs and benefits<\/strong>: time savings, efficiency gains, revenue increases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Work with a qualified partner<\/strong> to develop a solid plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meet deadlines and submission criteria.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cassiopea Can Help You Every Step of the Way<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We assist businesses in defining their transformation plan, drafting the required documents for grants, and implementing approved projects.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcc5 are You Planning to Digitize your Processes in 2025?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The grants available in 2025 are a tremendous opportunity to accelerate your digital shift without bearing the financial burden alone.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anticipate deadlines, surround yourself with the right partners, and take action.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2611\ufe0f To compare with last year&#8217;s available support: <a href=\"https:\/\/cassiopea.ca\/en\/blogue\/grants\/%f0%9f%8c%90-2024-the-year-of-digital-transformation-grants\/\">Read the 2024 article<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcda Official and Complementary Sources<\/h2>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Quebec Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy \u2013 SME Plan 2022\u20132026<\/strong><br\/>\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/gouvernement\/ministeres-organismes\/economie\/publications\/plan-pme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/gouvernement\/ministeres-organismes\/economie\/publications\/plan-pme<\/a><br\/>\u27a4 To understand Quebec&#8217;s key directions for SME digital transformation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innoveici Quebec \u2013 Digital Transformation Offensive<\/strong><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/innoveici.quebec\/programmes\/offensive-de-transformation-numerique\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/innoveici.quebec\/programmes\/offensive-de-transformation-numerique\/<\/a><br\/>\u27a4 For open calls for projects and funding terms in 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PSCE \u2013 Business Competitiveness Support Program<\/strong><br\/>\ud83d\udd17<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investquebec.com\/quebec\/fr\/financement\/programme-de-soutien-a-la-commercialisation-et-a-l-exportation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> https:\/\/www.investquebec.com\/quebec\/fr\/financement\/programme-de-soutien-a-la-commercialisation-et-a-l-exportation.html<\/a><br\/>\u27a4 Provincial funding renewed to support digital transformation projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Investment and Innovation Tax Credit (C3i)<\/strong><br\/><a href=\"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\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\ud83d\udd17 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\/<\/a><br\/>\u27a4 For tax details on innovation and technological modernization projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business Grants Portal (Canada)<\/strong><br\/>\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/fr\/services\/entreprises\/subventions.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/fr\/services\/entreprises\/subventions.html<\/a><br\/>\u27a4 To explore other federal support still active in 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local Development Funds (e.g., MRC)<\/strong><br\/>\ud83d\udd17 Example for MRC des Laurentides: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrclaurentides.qc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.mrclaurentides.qc.ca\/<\/a><br\/>\u27a4 MRCs or municipalities may offer complementary programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Banks and Partner Institutions (e.g., Desjardins \u2013 Fonds C)<\/strong><br\/>\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.desjardins.com\/fr\/a-propos\/communaute\/developpement-collectif\/fonds-c.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.desjardins.com\/votre-caisse\/actualites\/fonds-c\/index.jsp<\/a><br\/>\u27a4 For grants, funding, or support from private or cooperative funds.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Invest in Digital Transformation in 2025? Competition is intensifying in all sectors. In 2025, digital transformation is no longer an option; it&#8217;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. 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