Who we are


A Mission in Service of Innovation

Prompt contributes to Quebec’s socio-economic development by stimulating innovation within businesses and the research community in the field of digital technologies—by promoting a collaborative model. 

Vision

To be recognized as a key player in digital technology innovation, especially by SMEs, the main engine of Quebec’s economy.

Values

Fostering Collaboration  

  • Among organizations, to increase their capacity to innovate 
  • With ecosystem partners, to meet the complementary needs of our clients  

Acting with Integrity and Transparency  

  • In the governance and management of the funds allocated to our programs 
  • In the support and approval process for projects 

Generate a positive impact on the growth of Quebec organizations, while contributing to a more responsible and sustainable society. 

 History and Area of Expertise

 Founded in 2003, Prompt is a trust-based organization mandated by Quebec’s Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy (MEIE). It specializes in the field of information technologies (IT) and digital innovation. Prompt is a non-profit organization and one of nine sectoral industrial research groups (RSRIs) in Quebec, tasked with developing and supporting innovation ecosystems and collaborative research in key sectors of the provincial economy. 

Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) refer to a wide range of tools and resources used to generate, transmit, process, receive, display, and apply digital data or information.

Today, ICT plays a vital role across numerous industries and sectors—including agriculture, aerospace, finance, forestry, manufacturing, marketing, mining, healthcare, education, and more. 

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Prompt in numbers

+500

projects funded

$350M

in total project value

$115M

in funding from Prompt

$266K

in average funding per project

Read our annual activity report (in French)

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