How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $15000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADEES?

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

What are Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADEES's eligibility criterias?

The applicant must be a social economy enterprise. The applicant must be a cooperative.

Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — MADEES

Last Update: July 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

Unspecified

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

Program 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:

$ 15,000

Developing a community urban garden initiative

$ 18,000

Establishing a digital literacy program for seniors

$ 20,000

Creating an eco-friendly packaging startup

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

Consultation of the funding policy

Download and consult the MADEES funding policy of the MRC des maskoutains to understand the criteria and requirements.

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.

Preparation of the application file

Gather and prepare the necessary documents in accordance with the guidelines of the funding policy.

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.