How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 10000% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE?

Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE is funded by Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole, MRC des Maskoutains

What are Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE's eligibility criterias?

Businesses must be for-profit start-ups or acquisitions (not social economy enterprises). The majority of business procurement must be sourced in Quebec.

Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE

Last Update: June 22, 2025

Saint-Hyacinthe, QC

Supports entrepreneurial start-ups with financial assistance

Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $10,000

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Retail trade
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Grant Providers

Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole
MRC des Maskoutains

Status

Open

Overview of the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE program

The Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE program provides grants of up to $10,000 to support local entrepreneurship by funding the creation or acquisition of a first or second business. Eligible activities include starting a new service, retail, or manufacturing enterprise and acquiring an existing company.

Financing terms and conditions

Grant of up to $3,000 for service-based start-ups.
Grant of up to $6,000 for retail businesses.
Grant of up to $10,000 for manufacturing or processing businesses.

Eligible projects & activities

Creation of a first business.
Creation of a second business.
Acquisition of an existing business.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 120,000

Implementing a digital archive for historical documents

$ 90,000

Launching a sustainable organic farm producing local produce

$ 60,000

Opening a digital marketing agency supporting local businesses

$ 150,000

Expanding a local craft brewery with eco-friendly practices

$ 30,000

Developing a community arts program for at-risk youth

Eligibility criteria of the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE program

The applicant must be starting or acquiring their first or second business.
The project must demonstrate relevance, realism, and potential for job creation or retention.
The applicant must show that all necessary start-up funding for the business has been secured.
The business must source the majority of its supplies from within Quebec.

Who is eligible?

Start-up businesses (excluding social economy enterprises)
Businesses in the service sector
Retail businesses
Manufacturing or processing companies

Who is not eligible

Social economy enterprises.
Companies that would directly compete in a limited market with existing similar businesses.

Eligible geographic areas

Businesses and entrepreneurs located in Saint-Hyacinthe.

Eligibility criteria of the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE program

Relevance and realism of the business project, including its novelty and potential for job creation or retention.
Demonstration that all necessary funding for starting the business has been secured.
No direct competition with similar businesses when the market is not large enough to support a new enterprise.
The applicant must not be in default on debt payments.
The majority of the company's sourcing must be within Quebec.

How to apply to the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE program

Verification of eligibility criteria

Confirm that you meet all eligibility requirements for the MADE grant, including the experience, status, and working conditions mentioned.

Drafting the startup project

Develop a detailed plan for the project of creating or acquiring your business.
Ensure that the project has an innovative character and potential for job creation or maintenance.
Obtain all necessary funding to start the project.

Compilation of required documents

Gather all the required supporting documents, including your business plan, proof of financing, and possibly evidence of experience or training.

Submission of the request

Contact Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole to learn about submission procedures (online, by mail, etc.).
Submit the completed application along with all required documents.

Reception of the confirmation

Wait for the confirmation of receipt of your request by the administrative entity.