Open
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 1, 2032
Location
Saint-Hyacinthe, Montérégie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports local entrepreneurship for start-up businesses and business acquisitions. Funding is available up to $3,000 for service businesses, $6,000 for retail businesses, and $10,000 for manufacturing or processing businesses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 1, 2032
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Les Maskoutains
- Saint-Hyacinthe
- Montérégie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Start-up of a first business.
- Start-up of a second business.
- Acquisition of an existing business.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Start-up entrepreneurs.
- Service businesses.
- Retail businesses.
- Manufacturing or processing businesses.
Who is not eligible
- Social economy businesses.
Selection criteria
- Project relevance and realism.
- Newness of the project and job creation or retention potential.
- Proof that all start-up financing has been secured.
- No debt default.
- Business supply must come mainly from Quebec.
Additional information
- The aid is intended for start-ups.
- It applies to a first or second business.
- It supports business creation and acquisition projects.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE Program
What is the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE?
This program supports local entrepreneurship for start-up businesses and business acquisitions. Funding is available up to $3,000 for service businesses, $6,000 for retail businesses, and $10,000 for manufacturing or processing businesses.
How much funding can be received?
Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE program?
To be eligible for the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE program, you must:
Adult Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Relevant training or experience
Full-time commitment to the business
What expenses are eligible under Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE?
Start-up of a first business.
Start-up of a second business.
Acquisition of an existing business.
Who can I contact for more information about the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE?
You can contact Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole.
Where is the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE available?
The Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE program is available Montérégie, Quebec.
Is the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE is a Grant and Funding