How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 42000% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Diagnostic Program and Improvement Projects for Northern SMEs?

Diagnostic Program and Improvement Projects for Northern SMEs is funded by Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ)

Diagnostic Program and Improvement Projects for Northern SMEs

Q: What are Diagnostic Program and Improvement Projects for Northern SMEs's eligibility criterias?

The company must be a supplier in the northern territory, serving the mining and forestry sectors. The company must be either a manufacturing or service enterprise.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Enhances competitiveness of Northern SMEs in mining and forestry

Diagnostic Program and Improvement Projects for Northern SMEs at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $42,000

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Expert Advice

Eligible Industries

Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

Funds Providers

Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ)

Program status

Open

Overview of the Diagnostic Program and Improvement Projects for Northern SMEs program

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.

Financing terms and conditions

External resources are provided for the execution of selected improvement projects, valued at $32,000.
Participating SMEs must cover a cost of $9,200.
The total value of the support provided under the program reaches $42,000.

Eligible projects & activities

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 criteria of the Diagnostic Program and Improvement Projects for Northern SMEs program

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 to the Diagnostic Program and Improvement Projects for Northern SMEs program

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.

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.

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.