
Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADEES
Last Update: February 22, 2025
Saint-Hyacinthe, QC
Boosts sustainable social business development with financial assistance
Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADEES at a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $15,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Continuous Intakes
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Grant Providers
- Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole
- MRC des Maskoutains
Status
Open
Overview of the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADEES program
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.
Financing terms and conditions
- The financial aid is non-recurrent, covering up to 80% of eligible expenses, with a maximum of $15,000.
- The aid amount is confirmed by the MRC council upon recommendation from the analysis committee.
- Combined financial aid from provincial, federal governments, and the MRC cannot exceed 80% of eligible expenses.
- Financial aid is provided in the form of a grant to social economy enterprises for startup, consolidation, or expansion.
Eligible projects & activities
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 criteria of the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADEES program
- 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 to the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADEES program
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.
Contact Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole
info@st-hyacinthetechnopole.com
4507749000
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