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Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development (DÉPS)

Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development (DÉPS) is a non-profit organization managed by local businesspeople. It supports entrepreneurs across the MRC de Pierre-De Saurel, including social-economy enterprises, through advisory services and regional financing programs. View Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development (DÉPS)'s website for more information.

6 programs
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    DEPS — Assistance and support program for local businesses

    Repayable support for downtown businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, Canada
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    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    DEPS — Local Investment Fund

    Financing for business start-up and growth
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $250,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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    DEPS — Social Economy Development Fund

    Support for social economy projects and job creation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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    Innovative Enterprise Program

    Funding for robotization, automation, and business process projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 38,000 $ · Up to 95% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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    Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs

    Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development administers the Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs, which provides loans of up to $150,000 to SMEs in the territory it serves that are affected by U.S. tariffs.
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada

About Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development (DÉPS)

What is the mission of Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development (DÉPS)?

Contribute to economic development and the creation of sustainable jobs by supporting and stimulating entrepreneurship, including social entrepreneurship.

What type of organization is Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development (DÉPS)?

Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development (DÉPS) is a Non-profit organization.

What is Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development (DÉPS)'s official website?

Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development (DÉPS)'s official website is https://depsregion.com/en.

What else should I know about Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development (DÉPS)?

Economic Development Pierre-De Saurel is a local funding gateway for entrepreneurs and organizations in the Sorel-Tracy and Pierre-De Saurel region. Its role in the ecosystem is not only to distribute or direct capital, but to help applicants choose the right fund, prepare stronger financing applications, and connect business projects with regional economic priorities. Through programs such as local investment funds, the Young Promoters Fund, the Social Economy Development Fund, support for local businesses, and innovation-focused assistance, DÉPS gives founders and SMEs a more navigable path from project idea to funded execution. This local presence matters for smaller businesses because it reduces search costs, translates public and partner funding into practical steps, and keeps growth, succession, innovation, and job creation tied to the needs of the territory.