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Podium Defence
Support for Quebec companies entering defence markets
Funding available
$ 21,000 - $ 60,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Quebec manufacturing SMEs interested in developing business in defence and security can apply for the Volet Amélioration if they qualify under the pre-selection grid.
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Overview
Podium Defence supports Quebec companies interested in the defence and security market, with a focus on manufacturing SMEs and improvement projects. It offers diagnostics, targeted action plans, improvement projects, regional information events, webinars, and sector intelligence.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase operational productivity
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Strengthen cybersecurity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Minimum amount : 21,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec City
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 3 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- 20-500 employees
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Diagnostic to assess company readiness to serve the defence sector.
- Targeted action plans and improvement projects to raise readiness for the defence market.
- Regional information events, including visits and workshops.
- Webinars and sector-specific information bulletins.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec manufacturing SMEs interested in developing business in defence and security can apply for the Volet Amélioration if they qualify under the pre-selection grid.
- All active Quebec companies interested in developing business in defence and security can access the Volet Sensibilisation.
Selection criteria
- Applicants for the improvement stream must qualify according to a pre-selection grid.
Additional information
- The Volet Amélioration is accessible only to qualified companies under a pre-selection grid.
- The Volet Sensibilisation is accessible to all active Quebec companies interested in developing business in the defense and security sector.
- The program provides regional information events, webinars, and an information watch platform focused on defense and security.
- The initiative includes market intelligence on Canadian government procurement projects and upcoming business opportunities in defense and security.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Podium Defence Program
What is the Podium Defence?
Podium Defence supports Quebec companies interested in the defence and security market, with a focus on manufacturing SMEs and improvement projects. It offers diagnostics, targeted action plans, improvement projects, regional information events, webinars, and sector intelligence.
How much funding can be received?
Podium Defence Funds up to $60,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Podium Defence program?
To be eligible for the Podium Defence program, you must:
Quebec manufacturing SMEs
Companies active or interested in developing business in defence and security
Companies in operation for at least two years
What expenses are eligible under Podium Defence?
Diagnostic to assess company readiness to serve the defence sector.
Targeted action plans and improvement projects to raise readiness for the defence market.
Regional information events, including visits and workshops.
Webinars and sector-specific information bulletins.
Who can I contact for more information about the Podium Defence?
You can contact Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ) by email at podium@stiq.com or by phone at 1 888 875-8789.
Where is the Podium Defence available?
The Podium Defence program is available the province of Quebec.
Who are the financial supporters of the Podium Defence?
Podium Defence is funded by Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ)