Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE

Q: How much funding can be received?

Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE Funds up to 10000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE is a Grant and Funding

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

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

Q: Who is eligible for the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE program?

To be eligible for the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE program, you must: • Businesses must be for-profit start-ups or acquisitions (not social economy enterprises). • The majority of business procurement must be sourced in Quebec.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE?

You can contact MRC des Maskoutains.

Q: Where is the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE available?

The Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE program is available the province of QC.

Q: Are startups eligible for the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE program?

Yes, startups are eligible to apply for the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Saint-Hyacinthe, QC

Supports entrepreneurial start-ups with financial assistance

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $10,000

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

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

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

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.

Activities funded

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Implementing a digital archive for historical documents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

$ 30,000

Developing a community arts program for at-risk youth

$ 150,000

Expanding a local craft brewery with eco-friendly practices

Eligibility

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.

Selection criteria

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

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.

Additional information

The measure is not available to social economy enterprises.
Applicants must not have received MADE assistance in the last five years.
The business must source the majority of its supplies within Quebec.

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.