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Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADE
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada
Supports entrepreneurial start-ups with financial assistance
Grant and Funding
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.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Buying or selling a company
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
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Activities funded
- Creation of a first business.
- Creation of a second business.
- Acquisition of an existing business.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 150,000
Expanding a local craft brewery with eco-friendly practices
$ 120,000
Implementing a digital archive for historical documents
$ 60,000
Opening a digital marketing agency supporting local businesses
$ 90,000
Launching a sustainable organic farm producing local produce
$ 30,000
Developing a community arts program for at-risk youth
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
1
Verification of eligibility criteria
Confirm that you meet all eligibility requirements for the MADE grant, including the experience, status, and working conditions mentioned.
2
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.
3
Compilation of required documents
Gather all the required supporting documents, including your business plan, proof of financing, and possibly evidence of experience or training.
4
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.
5
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.
