Institut de gouvernance numérique

What Institut de gouvernance numérique does

Institut de gouvernance numérique (IGN) is a Quebec-based non-profit organization (OBNL) founded in 2013 by Jean-François Gauthier that operates as an independent, neutral advisor to accelerate digital transformation across Quebec's construction sector. It does not develop proprietary technology products; instead, it delivers a structured two-stage accompaniment program. Volet 1 provides a free, 8–12 week personalized digital action plan developed by independent experts and 100% funded by IGN. Volet 2 supplies subsidized implementation support, with reimbursements of up to 50,000 CAD per company covering up to 50% of project costs for training and professional accompaniment. To date, IGN has delivered digital action plans to 755 companies and accompanied 228 in active project implementation, with an additional 40 in the pipeline.

IGN's go-to-market combines direct program registration (via online form and a managed waitlist) with association referral channels through Quebec construction trade bodies including ACQ, ACRGTQ, CMEQ, CMMTQ, and AFDICQ. The organization is funded primarily through government grants from Quebec ministries and agencies (SQI, RBQ, Société d'habitation du Québec, Commission des partenaires du marché du travail) and co-funding from industry associations and academic research chairs. Beyond its core accompaniment program, IGN operates sector initiatives including FABconstruction (modular/prefabricated construction), IQC 4.0 (construction digitization), PACMAC (now completed, for furniture and kitchen cabinetry), and stakeholder engagement for the Government BIM Roadmap. It also delivers training modules in open governance, change management, and sustainable digital transformation, and publishes research and policy memos targeting Quebec's Ministry of Finance and regulatory bodies. Revenue is not separately disclosed, consistent with its non-profit status.

Name

Institut de gouvernance numérique

Legal name

Institut de gouvernance numérique

Website

https://ign.quebec

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Institut de gouvernance numérique (IGN) is a Quebec non-profit that delivers subsidized digital transformation accompaniment programs (free digital action plans plus up to 50,000 CAD subsidies) to SMB construction companies and adjacent sectors, funded primarily through Quebec government grants and industry association partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Québec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding and Subsidized Program Delivery: As a non-profit organization (OBNL), IGN's primary revenue model is based on government funding to deliver subsidized digital transformation programs for Quebec's construction industry. The organization provides free and heavily subsidized services to participating enterprises, funded through government grants and partnerships with public-sector bodies including the Société québécoise des infrastructures (SQI), Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ), and various industry associations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Institut de gouvernance numérique (IGN) is a Quebec-based non-profit organization (OBNL) that supports construction enterprises in their digital transformation through a structured two-phase program: Phase 1 delivers a free personalized digital action plan developed over 8-12 weeks by neutral experts, and Phase 2 provides subsidized accompaniment with up to 50,000 CAD in financial assistance (covering up to 50% of project costs) for training and implementation. The organization also delivers a catalog of professional trainings in open governance, change management, and sustainable digital transformation.

Product overview

The Institut de gouvernance numérique (IGN) is a non-profit organization (OBNL) that serves as a neutral, independent advisor rather than a traditional software product company. Its portfolio consists of a structured two-stage digital transformation accompaniment program for construction companies — combining free digital action plans (Volet 1) with subsidized coaching and training (Volet 2, up to $50,000 CAD) — supplemented by sector-specific project initiatives including FABconstruction, IQC 4.0, PACMAC, and BIM government roadmap support. IGN also delivers professional training modules (open governance, change management, sustainable digital transformation), and produces research publications and policy memos (mémoires) on digital transformation in the construction sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Programme d'accompagnement en transformation numérique A two-stage digital transformation accompaniment program for Quebec construction companies. Stage 1 (Volet 1) delivers a free personalized digital action plan over 8-12 weeks, 100% funded by IGN, identifying at least two priority digital projects. Stage 2 (Volet 2) provides financial support of up to 50,000 CAD per company, capped at 50% of total project costs, for training and professional accompaniment to execute the action plan.
• Formation en gouvernance ouverte et collaborative Training program for executives and organizational leaders on open and collaborative governance practices, designed to help enterprises adopt transparent decision-making and evidence-based management supported by digital tools.
• Formation et accompagnement en gestion du changement Training and advisory services focused on change management methodologies for organizations undergoing digital or operational transitions, helping enterprises structure and manage transformation initiatives.
• Formation et accompagnement en transformation numérique durable Training and advisory services focused on sustainable, long-term digital transformation within organizations, supporting enterprises in embedding durable digital practices and capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 755 companies have received their digital action plan
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Association de la construction du Québec (ACQ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Major industry association providing financial support for the 'Numérique et productivité dans l'industrie québécoise de la construction' study. ACQ members benefit from IGN's digital transformation accompaniment programs.
• Association des constructeurs de routes et grands travaux du Québec (ACRGTQ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Industry association co-funding the digital transformation research study and supporting member companies in digital transition initiatives.
• Groupe BIM du QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Strategic partner for BIM (Building Information Modeling) initiatives. Jointly submitted budget memos (2023, 2024) advocating for increased government funding for construction industry digitalization.
• Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Government regulatory body providing financial support for the construction digitalization study and collaborating on government BIM roadmap initiatives.
• Société d'habitation du QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Government corporation supporting the digital transformation study focused on productivity improvements in the construction sector.
• Société québécoise des infrastructures (SQI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Government body leading the Government BIM Roadmap (Feuille de route gouvernementale pour le BIM). IGN supports stakeholder engagement to increase collaboration and productivity in construction.
• E&B DatacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Research firm that conducted the 'Numérique et productivité dans l'industrie québécoise de la construction' study coordinated by IGN.
• Chaire de recherche sur les contrats intelligents et la chaîne de blocs – Chambre des notaires du Québec (Université Laval)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Academic research partner contributing to IGN's memorandum on national digital identity (Bill 82) regarding self-sovereign identity principles.
• Chaire de recherche industrielle T-RIZE en application de systèmes de chaîne de blocs durables et pratiques (École de technologie supérieure)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Research partner collaborating with IGN on blockchain and distributed ledger technology policy recommendations for Quebec.
• Gouvernement du QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government funder and partner. IGN submits budget consultation memos and receives program funding to support construction industry digital transformation.
• Fondation de la Fédération des médecins spécialistes du Québec (FRQ)minorOthersAppears as a partner organization supporting IGN initiatives.
• Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT)minorOthersGovernment body working on labor market issues, potentially supporting workforce development aspects of digital transformation programs.
• Centre de transfert technologies soins LTSminorOthersTechnology transfer center (CCTT) listed as partner supporting IGN activities.
• SerexminorOthersIndustry partner listed among IGN's engaged partners.
• INOVEMminorOthersTechnology partner supporting IGN initiatives.
• Productique QuébecminorOthersManufacturing technology organization listed as partner.
• CIMEQminorOthersIndustry partner organization listed among IGN's partners.
• BLminorOthersPartner organization with logo displayed on IGN website.
• InnovlogminorOthersLogistics innovation partner listed on IGN website.
• AnastasensminorOthersPartner organization listed on IGN website.
• AFMQminorOthersAssociation patronale partner (mechanical industry).
• CMMTQminorOthersCorporation of Master Pipefitting Mechanics of Quebec - industry association partner.
• AQEIminorOthersAssociation partner celebrating 30th anniversary.
• AFDICQminorOthersAssociation partner (electrical industry).
• CMEQminorOthersCorporation of Master Electricians of Quebec - industry association partner.
• Conseil infrastructureminorOthersInfrastructure council partner organization.
• FormaboisminorOthersWoodworking training organization partner.
• AERMQminorOthersAssociation of Roofers of Metropolitan Quebec - industry partner.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PwC Canada: PwC Canada's infrastructure and capital-projects practice advises governments and construction firms on digital transformation and modernized delivery models. A scaled commercial peer for digital-transformation mandates in construction.
• Catapult Network: UK government-funded network of innovation centers helping businesses develop and adopt new technologies. Catapult shares IGN's intermediary role of connecting industry with digital-transformation expertise, operating at larger scale and across sectors.
• McKinsey & Company (Capital Projects & Infrastructure): McKinsey's Capital Projects & Infrastructure Practice advises public and private construction-sector clients on productivity, digital transformation, and modernization. A global commercial peer for high-end construction digital-transformation mandates.
• KPMG (Infrastructure Advisory): KPMG's infrastructure and construction advisory practices serve similar public-agency and construction-firm clients on digital transformation, project management, and capital programs. Represents scaled commercial competition for transformation mandates.
• Deloitte (Construction & Infrastructure): Deloitte's Canadian Construction & Infrastructure practice offers digital-transformation advisory to construction firms and public agencies. It is a scaled commercial competitor for higher-value transformation mandates that IGN serves through its subsidized model.

Direct peers

• buildingSMART International: Global not-for-profit focused on openBIM standards and digital construction interoperability. While operating globally rather than regionally, buildingSMART shares IGN's mission of advancing digital practices in construction through education, advocacy, and standardization.
• CanBIM: CanBIM is the Canadian not-for-profit institute promoting Building Information Modeling (BIM) and digital adoption in the Canadian construction industry. It is the closest direct peer to IGN's mission of accelerating construction-sector digital transformation through advocacy, training, and standards.

Regional players

• Constructo: Quebec construction-industry news and information portal serving construction professionals. While not a direct advisory peer, Constructo reaches overlapping Quebec construction audiences and supports industry information flows similar to IGN's communications role.
• CERIU: Centre d'expertise et de recherche en infrastructures urbaines is a Quebec expertise and research center for urban infrastructure. It overlaps with IGN on construction and infrastructure knowledge development, with a more technical research orientation.
• Prompt: Quebec-based not-for-profit R&D center supporting industrial digital transformation. Prompt's model of providing digital-transformation accompaniment to Quebec industries closely mirrors IGN's approach, though it focuses on industrial/manufacturing rather than construction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ignumerique
• Facebookfacebook.com/Ignumerique
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/institut-de-gouvernance-num-rique

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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