Optimization Assistance Program

To be eligible for this grant, companies must meet certain criteria related to their location, duration of operation, and industry sector.

• The company must be located and operating within the MRC Beauce-Centre territory.
• The company must have been in existence for at least two years.
• The company must be in one of the following sectors: manufacturing, agri-food and food processing, or information and communications technologies.

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.

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.