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Podium – A complete improvement program
Performance support for Quebec manufacturers
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Funding available
$ 60,000 - $ 70,000
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
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
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.
Sources and recorded changes
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.
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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.
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
Who are the financial supporters of the Podium – A complete improvement program?
Podium – A complete improvement program is funded by Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ)