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Digital Maturity Assessment

Accelerate the Development of EcommercE, AI & Tech CompanieS

B2B Tech, Retail & eCommerce companies that prioritize digital transformation consistently outperform their competition in both revenue growth and operational efficiency.

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The Digital Accelerator is a program designed to support Quebec SMEs in their digital transformation journey. It aims to strengthen their online presence, enhance their competitiveness, and increase their productivity through advanced digital skills and customized guidance. Your entreprise could get up to 50% off its Digital Transformation costs.*

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F.A.Q

One (1) of the following:

  • Master business license 
  • Article of incorporation (Valid NEQ)
  • GST return from CRA or revenue Quebec

We prefer that you provide a government document that confirms your business registration. If you provide only a GST/HST number, then this number must be verified via the GST/HST Registry.

You can submit your application all year round. However, if you wish to join the Digital accelerator cohort, please register before 31 March, 2025. There won’t be any extension.

No. The completion of the form and the project estimation costs must be submitted to the MTL+Ecommerce evaluation committee to verify your enterprise eligibility to the program. Upon evaluation of your project, you will receive a response regarding approval or rejection. You will also be informed of the final amount you are eligible for reimbursement.

 

The digital transformation project is designed to involve between 20 and 40 hours of tailored expertise at your convenience, until June 30, 2025. The exact duration depends on the specific scope and requirements of your project, and our accredited digital consultants will work with you to tailor the timeline accordingly.

The external committee will also evaluate the digital & business needs of each enterprise.

The selection process is managed by an external jury who evaluates applications based on the following criteria:

  1. Registered in Quebec (valid NEQ)
  2. Economic growth potential 
  3. Current digital maturity level
  4. Project relevance and impact

You have the option to pay your project costs directly to your Senior Expert or to MTL+Ecommerce. Please note that taxes are not eligible for reimbursement, and a 5% management fee will be deducted from the total subsidy reimbursement amount. apply with your own consultant or provider, as all digital consultants must be accredited by MTL+eCommerce to ensure they offer senior expertise.

Reimbursement Scenario for a $7,000 Training Project (40h of training)

  1. Project Cost: $7,000 + Taxes (GST/QST)
  2. Calculated Subsidy (50% of the project cost):
    • $7,000 × 50% = $3,500
  3. Management & Evaluation Fees (5% of the total project cost):
    • $7,000 × 5% = $350
  4. Net Reimbursement:
    • $3,500 – $350 = $3,150

Summary:

  • Project Cost: $7,000 + GST/QST
  • Subsidy (50%): $3,500
  • Management Fees (5%): $350
  • Net Reimbursement: $3,150
  • Company’s Contribution: $3,850

 

 

Reimbursement Scenario for a $15,000 Digital Implementation Project (Advanced eCommerce or B2B Implementation Project)

  1. Project Cost: $15,000 + Taxes (GST/QST)
  2. Fixed Reimbursement Amount: $5,000
  3. Management & Evaluation Fees (5% of the total project cost):
    • $15,000 × 5% = $750
  4. Net Reimbursement:
    • $5,000 – $750 = $4,250

Summary:

  • Project Cost: $7,000 + GST/QST
  • Subsidy (fixed amount): $5,000
  • Management Fees (5%): $750
  • Net Reimbursement: $4,250
  • Company’s Contribution: $10,750

Each enterprise is allowed to submit only one project application.

No. You cannot apply with your own consultant or provider, as all digital consultants must be accredited by MTL+eCommerce to ensure they offer senior expertise.

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