Optimization Assistance Program
- Open continuously
Overview
The Programme d'aide en optimisation offers non-repayable financial assistance of up to 50% of the total project cost, with a maximum contribution of $25,000, aiming to stimulate innovation within SMEs in the MRC Beauce-Centre. Eligible activities include projects in the manufacturing, agri-food and food processing, and information and communications technology sectors.
At a glance
Funding available
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Optimize production processes
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Beauce-Centre
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Quebec
- All legal structures
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
The "Programme d’aide en optimisation" is designed to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) within the MRC Beauce-Centre region of Canada that are part of the manufacturing, agri-food, food processing, and information and communication technology sectors. To be eligible, businesses must be located and operating in the mentioned region and must have been in operation for at least two years.
Who is not eligible
This grant is designed to support specific sectors within the MRC Beauce-Centre. Companies not operating within these sectors or not meeting the geographical and operational criteria are not eligible.
- Companies not located within the MRC Beauce-Centre territory.
- Startups or businesses established for less than two years.
- Industries outside the manufacturing, agri-food, food processing, and information and communication technology sectors.
Eligible expenses
This grant encourages optimization initiatives within small and medium-sized enterprises in the Beauce-Centre region. It aims to improve competitiveness and innovation across different industry sectors.
- Projects aiming to enhance operational efficiency in the manufacturing sector.
- Initiatives focused on improving production processes in the agro-food and food processing sectors.
- Development of new information and communication technology solutions to optimize business operations.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The grant can be combined with other public funding, provided that a maximum funding cap is not exceeded.