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Podium Mines
Enhances competitiveness of Quebec mining sector suppliers
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000 - $ 50,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Minimum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 500 employees maximum
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Diagnostics of organizational and management processes.
- Action plan development targeting SMEs' priorities.
- Execution of improvement projects with external experts' collaboration.
Eligibility
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.
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Podium Mines Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Podium Mines. 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 Podium Mines?
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.
How much funding can be received?
Podium Mines Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Podium Mines program?
To be eligible for the Podium Mines program, you must:
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.
What expenses are eligible under Podium Mines?
Diagnostics of organizational and management processes.
Action plan development targeting SMEs' priorities.
Execution of improvement projects with external experts' collaboration.
Who can I contact for more information about the Podium Mines?
You can contact Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ) by email at podium@stiq.com or by phone at 1-888-875-8789.
Where is the Podium Mines available?
The Podium Mines program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Podium Mines a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Podium Mines is a Partnering and Collaboration