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Diagnostic Program and Improvement Projects for Northern SMEs
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Enhances competitiveness of Northern SMEs in mining and forestry
Grant and Funding
Expert Advice
Overview
The Diagnostic Program and Improvement Projects for Northern SMEs provides up to $32,000 in funding to enhance the competitiveness of manufacturing and service companies in the mining and forestry sectors by supporting improvement projects. The program aims to deliver an objective analysis of strengths and areas for improvement, with prioritization and implementation of selected projects.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce the ecological footprint
- Renovate your business/factory
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 42,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Location
- Nord-du-Québec
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Activities funded
- Diagnostic assessment to obtain an objective and independent overview of the company's strengths and areas for improvement.
- Establishment of company priorities based on identified needs and STIQ advisor suggestions.
- Execution of selected improvement projects with external resources focusing on enhancing competitiveness in the mining and forestry sectors.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a manufacturing or service company located in the northern territory.
- The company must be a supplier to clients in the mining and forestry sectors.
Who is eligible?
- Manufacturing companies located in the Northern territories
- Service companies located in the Northern territories
- Suppliers for clients in the mining sector
- Suppliers for clients in the forestry sector
Eligible expenses
- Consulting fees for external resources required for the improvement projects.
Eligible geographic areas
- Territory under the jurisdiction of the Société du Plan Nord (SPN) in Quebec.
How to apply
1
Initial contact
- Contact STIQ for more information or to express your interest in the Diagnostic Program and the Improvement Projects for Northern SMEs.
- Contact us using the provided phone number 1-888-875-8789 or by email at info@stiq.com.
2
Eligibility Assessment
- Engage with STIQ advisors to assess your eligibility based on the program's target for manufacturers and service providers in the mining and forestry sectors.
- Discuss the company's objectives and potential areas for improvement with STIQ advisors.
3
Registration for the program
- After confirming eligibility, begin the enrollment process for the program with the guidance of STIQ staff.
- Provide any information or documentation requested by STIQ to facilitate participation in the program.
Additional information
- The program provides an objective and independent assessment of strengths and improvement opportunities for participating companies.
- External resources are provided to assist businesses in implementing selected improvement projects valued at $32,000.
- STIQ advisors have extensive expertise, having conducted over 750 business diagnostics across various programs.
- The cost for participating SMEs is $9,200 with a total program value of $42,000.
- STIQ provides a flexible approach adapted from other similar improvement programs.
- Participants can benefit from expert advice without any obligation of purchasing additional products or services.
- Confirmed contact details for more information and inquiries: Phone - 1 888-875-8789, Email - info@stiq.com, Address - 1080, côte du Beaver Hall, bureau 900, Montréal (Québec) H2Z 1S8.
Contacts
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