
Podium Mines
Last Update: August 21, 2025
QC, Canada
Enhances competitiveness of Quebec mining sector suppliers
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $50,000
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Partnering and Collaboration
Grant and Funding
Expert Advice
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Funds Providers
Program status
Open
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.
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.
Activities funded
- Diagnostics of organizational and management processes.
- Action plan development targeting SMEs' priorities.
- Execution of improvement projects with external experts' collaboration.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 28,000
Introduce a digital platform for mental health resources
$ 24,000
Expand artisanal bakery with new equipment and training
$ 20,000
Launch an eco-friendly clothing line, using organic materials
$ 12,000
Develop a community urban garden to improve food security
Eligibility
- 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
1
Contact Initial
Contact the program by phone (1 888 875-8789) or by email (podium@stiq.com) to express your interest.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Submit the Application
Contact the program managers or the lead organizations to submit your application documents.
5
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.
Contacts
podium@stiq.com
1-888-875-8789
QC, Canada
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