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IQ ESSOR — Investment Feasibility and Digital Diagnostics (Volet 1)

IQ ESSOR — Investment Feasibility and Digital Diagnostics (Volet 1)

Funds Quebec for-profit companies conducting feasibility studies or digital diagnostics to prepare major investment projects.

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IQ ESSOR Volet 1 is a non-repayable government grant administered by Investissement Québec (IQ) on behalf of the Quebec Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy (MEIE). It sits under the ESSOR program umbrella, which has four volets supporting Quebec company growth. Volet 1 covers preparatory work before a major investment: feasibility studies (sub-volet 1A, up to $50,000 at 50% of eligible cost…

What this grant funds

Feasibility studies for capital investment projects (equipment, technology, expansion); digital diagnostics, digital plan development, and digital plan implementation for manufacturing and business productivity.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.31 Mar 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.15 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.1–12 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.investquebec.com