Fonds pour les produits multimédias interactifs numériques — Production ### 📋 Eligible Entities - For-profit corporations and businesses operating in Quebec - Sole proprietors and self-employed individuals - Production companies specializing in digital media - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - Cooperatives and social enterprises - Must be registered and in good standing with Quebec tax authorities - Must demonstrate previous experience or capacity in digital media production ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Amount: $25,000 to $300,000 per project - Funding Type: Non-repayable matching grant (contribution) - Matching Requirement: Applicants must provide matching funds or in-kind contributions - Match Ratio: Typically 1:1 or similar (verify with program administrator for specific ratio) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant—funds do not require repayment - Frequency: Ongoing program with periodic application windows ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Digital media content development and production - Interactive multimedia product creation - Software development and programming costs - Creative and design services - Production equipment and technology acquisition - Salaries for core production team members - Post-production and editing services - Quality assurance and testing - Marketing and launch preparation for public release - Platform development and hosting infrastructure ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Commercialization Requirement: Product must have immediate commercial viability and be market-ready - Public Launch Mandatory: Project must be launched publicly to an audience upon completion - Matching Contribution: Applicant must secure and document matching funds before funding release - Deliverables: Clear milestones and deliverables tied to project completion - Reporting: Progress reports and financial accountability required throughout project - Timeline: Projects must be completed within agreed timeframe (typically 12–24 months) - IP Rights: Funder may retain certain intellectual property or attribution rights - Quebec-Based Operations: Work must substantially occur in Quebec - No Retroactive Funding: Expenses incurred before approval are generally inelig