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Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADEES
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada
Boosts sustainable social business development with financial assistance
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADEES program offers essential financial support for up to $15,000 to social economy enterprises for activities such as development, consolidation, and expansion. Its purpose is to stimulate local social entrepreneurship and sustain or create durable employment.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increasing community impact
- Strengthening governance
- Improve employee retention
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Les Maskoutains
- Saint-Hyacinthe
- Montérégie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Activities funded
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 18,000
Establishing a digital literacy program for seniors
$ 20,000
Creating an eco-friendly packaging startup
$ 15,000
Developing a community urban garden initiative
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a social economy enterprise.
- The applicant can be a cooperative.
- The project must align with the objectives and definition of a social economy enterprise.
Who is eligible?
- Social economy enterprises.
- Cooperatives.
Eligible geographic areas
- Saint-Hyacinthe region
How to apply
1
Consultation of the funding policy
Download and consult the MADEES funding policy of the MRC des maskoutains to understand the criteria and requirements.
2
Initial contact
- Contact an industrial development advisor for additional information and advice.
- Use the provided contact details: info@st-hyacinthetechnopole.com or 450 774-9000.
3
Preparation of the application file
Gather and prepare the necessary documents in accordance with the guidelines of the funding policy.
4
Submission of the request
Submission of your request by submitting all the required documents to the address provided by the organization.
Additional information
- The grant is non-recurring and each grant may go up to CAD $15,000, covering up to 80% of eligible expenses.
- Applications can be submitted at any time for the MADEES program.
- The financial support is determined by the MRC council following the recommendation of the analysis committee.
- Contact information is available for inquiries via email at info@st-hyacinthetechnopole.com or by phone at 450 774-9000.
Contacts
info@st-hyacinthetechnopole.com
4507749000
