{"id":3345,"date":"2025-01-23T17:15:03","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T22:15:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/promptinnov.com\/?post_type=program&#038;p=3345"},"modified":"2026-06-25T08:02:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T13:02:45","slug":"technology-requirements-document","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/promptinnov.com\/en\/funding-programs\/technology-requirements-document\/","title":{"rendered":"Technology Requirements Document"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-grey-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-grey-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"R\u00e9aliser un cahier des charges technologiques - Productivit\u00e9 manufacturi\u00e8re\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/I7mOLdeqWEU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This component supports Quebec-based businesses in <strong>identifying data-driven<\/strong> <strong>technological<\/strong> <strong>project<\/strong> <strong>opportunities<\/strong> through the development of a <strong>Technology<\/strong> <strong>Requirements Document<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The requirements document is prepared by <strong>independent experts<\/strong> who are neutral to the project. These experts are pre-qualified to define technological projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The document focuses on the identification and prioritization of applied R&amp;D projects involving digital, physical, and\/or software data technologies that improve business productivity\u2014while ensuring that the targeted technological bottleneck on the production line is correctly prioritized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/promptinnov.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/LISTE_EXPERTS_SIPEM_Juin_2026.xlsx.pdf\">View the list of experts<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"background-block alignfull bg-blue-top-sun\"\n>\n   <div class=\"background-block__container container--default\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/promptinnov.com\/wp-content\/themes\/promptinnov.com\/assets\/images\/vortex-lineaire_half.png\" alt=\"vortex lin\u00e9aire\" class=\"bg-blue-top-sun__img\">\n    <div class=\"background-block__container__innerblocks\">\n      <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-extra-light-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0a53600ee4e84a649e3526f54a9d9024\">Key information<\/h2>\n\n\n<section class=\"arrows-list aligndefault\"\n>\n\n  <ul>\n    \n        <li class=\"arrows-list__item arrows-list__item--white-green\">\n          <div class=\"arrows-list__item__container\">\n            <p class=\"arrows-list__item__title\">Maximum duration<\/p>\n            <p class=\"arrows-list__item__txt\">90 days, before January 31, 2027<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n        \n        <li class=\"arrows-list__item arrows-list__item--white-green\">\n          <div class=\"arrows-list__item__container\">\n            <p class=\"arrows-list__item__title\">Program status<\/p>\n            <p class=\"arrows-list__item__txt\">Open<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n        \n        <li class=\"arrows-list__item arrows-list__item--white-green\">\n          <div class=\"arrows-list__item__container\">\n            <p class=\"arrows-list__item__title\">Target applicants<\/p>\n            <p class=\"arrows-list__item__txt\">Manufacturing companies and service providers to the manufacturing sector<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n        \n        <li class=\"arrows-list__item arrows-list__item--white-green\">\n          <div class=\"arrows-list__item__container\">\n            <p class=\"arrows-list__item__title\">Submission deadline<\/p>\n            <p class=\"arrows-list__item__txt\">January 31, 2027, or until funds are exhausted<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n        \n        <li class=\"arrows-list__item arrows-list__item--white-green\">\n          <div class=\"arrows-list__item__container\">\n            <p class=\"arrows-list__item__title\">Administration fees<\/p>\n            <p class=\"arrows-list__item__txt\">5% of the project value, up to a maximum of $500<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n        \n        <li class=\"arrows-list__item arrows-list__item--white-green\">\n          <div class=\"arrows-list__item__container\">\n            <p class=\"arrows-list__item__title\">Maximum financial support<\/p>\n            <p class=\"arrows-list__item__txt\">50% of the professional fees outlined in the pre-approved service proposal, up to a maximum contribution of $5,000 from Prompt<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n        \n        <li class=\"arrows-list__item arrows-list__item--white-green\">\n          <div class=\"arrows-list__item__container\">\n            <p class=\"arrows-list__item__title\">Fund management<\/p>\n            <p class=\"arrows-list__item__txt\">By the company<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n          <ul>\n<\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-grey-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-grey-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get support from our experts to identify the tailored solution that addresses your productivity challenges;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Benefit from the expertise of pre-qualified independent experts to define and de-risk your technology development projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"background-block alignfull bg-grey-left-sphere\"\n>\n   <div class=\"background-block__container container--default\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/promptinnov.com\/wp-content\/themes\/promptinnov.com\/assets\/images\/blue-grey-sphere.png\" alt=\"sph\u00e8re grise\" class=\"bg-grey-left-sphere__img\">\n    <div class=\"background-block__container__innerblocks\">\n      <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-grey-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-grey-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The following applicants are eligible:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Businesses or business groups from all sectors, legally incorporated under Quebec or Canadian law, with active operations in Quebec;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social economy enterprises, as defined in the Act respecting the social economy (CQLR, chapter E-1.1.1);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Companies with a facility in operation in Quebec dedicated to the production of goods and services or to internal research and development activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Terms and conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-grey-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-grey-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The funding provided is a non-repayable, non-cumulative, and one-time financial contribution, under the following conditions: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Payment of an administration fee to Prompt equal to 5% of Prompt\u2019s contribution; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only one Technology Requirements Document per company is permitted;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submission of the completed Technology Requirements Document, including recommendations;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reimbursement of 50% of the professional fees outlined in the pre-approved service proposal, up to a maximum contribution of $5,000 from Prompt, upon proof of payment; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the service proposal exceeds this amount, only the maximum amount will be eligible for reimbursement under the program;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Claims must be submitted before January 31, 2027;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The commitment to provide funds is subject to funding secured from partners and the successful progress of the project, in accordance with the funding agreement and established annual budget;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No advance payments will be made under the financial assistance program. Applicable taxes are extra;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only funding applications submitted in French are eligible for consideration by the Ministry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-grey-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-grey-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why develop a Technology Requirements Document?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to companies that have done so:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It helps gather the information needed to mitigate risks and select the right expertise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It provides a benchmark for future innovations, in line with a philosophy of continuous improvement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Long-term impacts<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Skills transfer during innovation projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved operational, human, and technological efficiency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced workforce attractiveness and retention<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased competitiveness and traceability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced attractiveness and sustainability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do project specifications help facilitate funding for your project?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to companies that have completed the exercise:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provides unbiased estimates to help identify available financing options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serves as a neutral and reliable reference for financing partners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-grey-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-grey-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4911,"template":"","program-category":[119],"class_list":["post-3345","program","type-program","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","program-category-manufacturing-productivity"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/promptinnov.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/program\/3345","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/promptinnov.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/program"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/promptinnov.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/program"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/promptinnov.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4911"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/promptinnov.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3345"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"program-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/promptinnov.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/program-category?post=3345"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}