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Diagnostic Program and Improvement Projects for Northern SMEs
Performance improvement support for northern SMEs
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 32,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Nord-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports northern SMEs in improving their competitiveness through an independent diagnostic and improvement projects. The initiative has a value of $42,000 and helps businesses identify priorities and carry out selected improvement actions with external support.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 32,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Business diagnostics to identify strengths and improvement opportunities.
- Setting priorities for improvement actions.
- Implementing selected competitiveness improvement projects.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Manufacturing companies.
- Service companies.
- SMEs supplying the mining sector.
- SMEs supplying the forestry sector.
Eligible expenses
- External resources used to carry out improvement projects.
Eligible geographic areas
- Northern territory.
Additional information
- STIQ provides an independent expert diagnosis with no additional products or services for sale.
- External service providers may be referred to help carry out improvement projects.
- The program is described as a flexible approach adapted from similar improvement programs.
- STIQ has already completed more than 750 business diagnostics across different programs.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Diagnostic Program and Improvement Projects for Northern SMEs Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Diagnostic Program and Improvement Projects for Northern SMEs. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Diagnostic Program and Improvement Projects for Northern SMEs?
This program supports northern SMEs in improving their competitiveness through an independent diagnostic and improvement projects. The initiative has a value of $42,000 and helps businesses identify priorities and carry out selected improvement actions with external support.
How much funding can be received?
Diagnostic Program and Improvement Projects for Northern SMEs Funds up to $32,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Diagnostic Program and Improvement Projects for Northern SMEs program?
To be eligible for the Diagnostic Program and Improvement Projects for Northern SMEs program, you must:
Manufacturing or service SMEs
Suppliers to mining or forestry sectors
Located in the northern territory
What expenses are eligible under Diagnostic Program and Improvement Projects for Northern SMEs?
Business diagnostics to identify strengths and improvement opportunities.
Setting priorities for improvement actions.
Implementing selected competitiveness improvement projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Diagnostic Program and Improvement Projects for Northern SMEs?
You can contact Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ) by email at info@stiq.com or by phone at 1888 875-8789.
Where is the Diagnostic Program and Improvement Projects for Northern SMEs available?
The Diagnostic Program and Improvement Projects for Northern SMEs program is available Nord-du-Québec, Quebec.
Is the Diagnostic Program and Improvement Projects for Northern SMEs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Diagnostic Program and Improvement Projects for Northern SMEs is a Other Support