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Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADEES
Support for social economy business development
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Saint-Hyacinthe, Montérégie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports social economy businesses in their development and job creation efforts. It offers up to $15,000 for start-up, consolidation, or expansion projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Start a business
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Start-up projects for social economy enterprises.
- Consolidation projects for social economy enterprises.
- Expansion projects for social economy enterprises.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Social economy enterprises.
- Cooperatives.
Eligible expenses
- Eligible project expenses related to business development.
Eligible geographic areas
- Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole area.
- MRC des Maskoutains.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an analysis committee.
- The MRC council confirms the financial assistance after recommendation.
- The applicant receives a decision following the review process.
Additional information
- Applications can be submitted at any time.
- The aid is awarded as a non-recurring subsidy.
- The funding amount is confirmed by the MRC council following the analysis committee’s recommendation.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADEES Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADEES. 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.
What is the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADEES?
This program supports social economy businesses in their development and job creation efforts. It offers up to $15,000 for start-up, consolidation, or expansion projects.
How much funding can be received?
Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADEES Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADEES program?
To be eligible for the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADEES program, you must:
Social economy enterprise or cooperative.
Project aligned with program objectives.
Must meet the definition of an EES.
What expenses are eligible under Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADEES?
Start-up projects for social economy enterprises.
Consolidation projects for social economy enterprises.
Expansion projects for social economy enterprises.
Who can I contact for more information about the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADEES?
You can contact Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole by email at info@st-hyacinthetechnopole.com or by phone at 450 774-9000.
Where is the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADEES available?
The Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADEES program is available Montérégie, Quebec.
Is the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADEES a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADEES is a Grant and Funding