Programme de bons pour la productivité et l'innovation ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - For-profit businesses operating in Quebec - Businesses with fewer than 500 employees - Sole proprietors and partnerships - Incorporated companies - Businesses must be registered and in good standing with provincial authorities - Agricultural, manufacturing, services, and technology sectors are eligible ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum grant amount: $25,000 per business - Grant type: Non-repayable voucher/subsidy - Matching requirement: Typically requires business cost-sharing (verify specific ratio with program administrator) - Funding frequency: Can be applied for annually or as per program guidelines - Disbursement method: Funds paid directly to eligible postsecondary institutions providing services ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Consulting services from postsecondary institutions (colleges, universities) - Expert advice on innovation strategies - Productivity improvement assessments and recommendations - Technology adoption and digital transformation consulting - Process optimization studies - Training and skills development programs - Research and feasibility studies - Business advisory services from institutional experts - Expenses must be provided by eligible Quebec postsecondary establishments ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Business must use an accredited Quebec postsecondary institution as the service provider - Goods and equipment purchases are not eligible - Services must be focused on innovation or productivity improvements - Application submission before service commencement is required - Proof of expenses and invoices from the institution must be provided - Business must maintain records for audit purposes - Funds must be used within the specified program year or timeframe - Maximum one voucher per business per funding period (verify current program rules) - Services must be completed within the designated timeline to claim reimbursement