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Podium – A complete improvement program
Performance support for Quebec manufacturers
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Funding available
$ 60,000 - $ 70,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Podium is a complete improvement program for Quebec manufacturing SMEs with a project to create employment and is exclusive to STIQ members. It provides a plant and office assessment, prioritized action planning, employee training and coaching, and regular follow-up to strengthen performance and competitiveness.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Increase operational productivity
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 70,000 $
- Minimum amount : 60,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 500 employees maximum
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- DiagnoSTIQ comprehensive assessment of the company.
- Action priority setting and identification of prioritized improvement projects.
- Training and support of employees to implement selected improvement projects.
- Regular project follow-up with a STIQ advisor.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec manufacturing SMEs.
- STIQ members.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
How to apply
- Contact STIQ for an evaluation.
Processing and Agreement
- STIQ analyzes the results of the evaluation and sends a complete report.
- The management team discusses the recommendations in the evaluation report.
- Action priorities are set based on objectives and available resources.
- Regular follow-up is provided with a STIQ advisor, with short-, medium- and long-term follow-up available to members.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Podium – A complete improvement program Program
What is the Podium – A complete improvement program?
Podium is a complete improvement program for Quebec manufacturing SMEs with a project to create employment and is exclusive to STIQ members. It provides a plant and office assessment, prioritized action planning, employee training and coaching, and regular follow-up to strengthen performance and competitiveness.
How much funding can be received?
Podium – A complete improvement program Funds up to $70,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Podium – A complete improvement program program?
To be eligible for the Podium – A complete improvement program program, you must:
The applicant must be a Quebec-based manufacturing SME.
The applicant must have a project to create employment.
The program is exclusive to STIQ members.
What expenses are eligible under Podium – A complete improvement program?
DiagnoSTIQ comprehensive assessment of the company.
Action priority setting and identification of prioritized improvement projects.
Training and support of employees to implement selected improvement projects.
Regular project follow-up with a STIQ advisor.
Who can I contact for more information about the Podium – A complete improvement program?
You can contact Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ) by email at podium@stiq.com or by phone at 514 875-8789, poste 259.
Where is the Podium – A complete improvement program available?
The Podium – A complete improvement program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Podium – A complete improvement program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Podium – A complete improvement program is a Expert Advice