A digital diagnostic refer to an assessment or analysis of a company's digital capabilities, including its technology infrastructure, software applications, and data management practices. This assessment can help companies identify areas of strength and weakness in their digital operations, and develop strategies for improving their digital performance and competitiveness.

This assessment helps companies identify the strengths and weaknesses of their digital operations and develop strategies to improve their digital performance and competitiveness.

Following this diagnosis, two plans are created. The first is a digital plan, which is to create a strategic roadmap and the second is an implementation plan to determine the detailed execution.

The digital plan is a strategic roadmap that outlines a company's vision and priorities for digital transformation. The digital plan should identify areas of the business where digital technologies can be leveraged to improve efficiency, reduce costs, improve product quality and create new business opportunities.

An implementation plan is a detailed roadmap for executing a company's digital plan.

Once a business has identified its digital opportunities and developed a digital plan, an implementation plan outlines the specific actions and timelines needed to implement digital technologies and processes across the organization. The implementation plan should also outline the resources needed for implementation, including funding, staff training, and technology infrastructure.

The implementation plan may involve the deployment of various technologies, such as the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and robotics, to improve the efficiency and productivity of business operations. The implementation plan may also include data management, cybersecurity, and workforce development strategies to ensure the business has the capabilities needed to effectively leverage digital technologies.

Overall, the implementation plan is an essential part of a company's digital transformation journey and is key to ensuring that the company takes full advantage of digital technologies.

Part 1 of the ESSOR program from Investissement Québec subsidizes up to 50% of eligible expenses for the realization of a digital diagnosis, up to $20,000.

For more details, see: 

ESSOR - Volet 1 : Appui à la concrétisation de projets d’investissement
(feasibility studies and digital diagnosis)

For the realization of digital diagnoses, digital plans and implementation plan (sub-component B)

• Maximum rate of assistance: 50% of eligible expenses
• Maximum amount: $20,000 for the duration of the program, i.e. until March 31, 2024.