How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50000% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Podium Mines?

Podium Mines is funded by Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ)

What are Podium Mines's eligibility criterias?

The company must be a manufacturing business with 500 or fewer employees. The company must be established in Quebec. The company must be a supplier in the mining sector recommended by a mining corporation.

Podium Mines

Last Update: May 13, 2025

QC, Canada

Enhances competitiveness of Quebec mining sector suppliers

Podium Mines at a glance

Eligible Funding

From 20,000 to 50,000

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Partnering and Collaboration

Grant and Funding

Expert Advice

Eligible Industries

Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing

Grant Providers

Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ)

Status

Open

Overview of the Podium Mines program

Podium Mines is a three-year program designed to enhance the competitiveness of Quebec-based mining suppliers through digital integration and organizational performance improvement, offering expert guidance and support for improvement projects. Eligible manufacturers with 500 employees or fewer can access up to $50,000 in support for organizational diagnostics and targeted action plans, with a required company contribution of $20,000.

Financing terms and conditions

Investment of $2.8 million in the program to enhance competitiveness.
Each project under the program offers a support value of $50,000.
Participation in the program costs companies $20,000.
External experts provide flexible support for organizational improvement projects.

Eligible projects & activities

Diagnostics of organizational and management processes.
Action plan development targeting SMEs' priorities.
Execution of improvement projects with external experts' collaboration.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 24,000

Expand artisanal bakery with new equipment and training

$ 28,000

Introduce a digital platform for mental health resources

$ 20,000

Launch an eco-friendly clothing line, using organic materials

$ 12,000

Develop a community urban garden to improve food security

Eligibility criteria of the Podium Mines program

The company must be a manufacturing enterprise with 500 employees or less.
The company must be established in Quebec.
The company must be a supplier in the mining sector.
The company must be recommended by a mining company.

Who is eligible?

Manufacturing companies with 500 employees or less
Companies established in Quebec
Suppliers in the mining sector recommended by a mining company

Eligible expenses

Costs associated with organizational and management process diagnostics.
Fees for expert external collaboration on improvement projects.

Eligible geographic areas

Companies established in Québec, Canada.

How to apply to the Podium Mines program

Contact Initial

Contact the program by phone (1 888 875-8789) or by email (podium@stiq.com) to express your interest.

Check Eligibility

Make sure that your company meets all the specific eligibility criteria for the Podium Mines program.
Coordinate with your recommending mining company to confirm your eligibility and gather the necessary recommendations.

Prepare the Application Documents

Gather all required diagnostic assessment questionnaires provided by the program.
Prepare a detailed proposal for the diagnostics of organizational processes and management plans, highlighting the integration of digital technologies.

Submit the Application

Contact the program managers or the lead organizations to submit your application documents.

Confirmation and Follow-up

Wait for the confirmation of receipt from the Podium Mines program team.
Participate in any follow-up discussions or clarifications required by the program.

Additional information

The program offers a total investment of $2.8 million.
A total of 30 companies will participate, undertaking 60 improvement projects.
Companies pay a cost of $20,000 for participation, but the value of the support provided is $50,000.
Key facilitators play a crucial role by validating evaluation questionnaires, recommending key suppliers, supporting suppliers in project execution, and acknowledging suppliers who excel.
The program is particularly focused on enhancing competitiveness through the integration of digital technologies.
For more information or queries, applicants can contact the program at 1 888 875-8789 or via email at podium@stiq.com.
STIQ offices are located at 1080, côte du Beaver Hall, bureau 900, Montréal, Québec, H2Z 1S8.