The Grouping of Industrial Automation Companies
Public bodies, ministries, financial institutions and other professional associations offer a wide range of services, programs, loans or grants to assist companies in automation in its product development projects or to manufacturing companies wishing to invest time and resources in a modernization and automation project.
As the only financial institution dedicated solely to entrepreneurs, the BDC helps to create and grow strong Canadian businesses through financing, advisory services and capital, with a focus on SMEs.
https://www.bdc.ca/en/pages/home.aspx
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) is the key federal player in Quebec to promote regional and SMEs economic development. It promotes startups and business performance by helping them become more innovative, productive and competitive.
http://www.dec-ced.gc.ca/eng/agency/programs/index.html
Created for Canadian small businesses, the Concierge service provides access to financing, skills, facilities and opportunities on a global scale. Unique in Canada, this service builds on a powerful database of all possible innovation support resources and offers individual guidance sessions through its expert advisors, individual guidance sessions and personalized services.
http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/080.nsf/eng/h_00027.html
To keep you informed of current events and business programs and services offered by the Quebec government.
https://www2.gouv.qc.ca/entreprises/portail/quebec/recherche
Investment Québec’s mission is to contribute to Quebec’s economic development by supporting local businesses in their growth, R & D or innovation projects. Its Innovative Manufacturing Program offers loans and financing that can cover up to 100% of your project.
http://www.investquebec.com/quebec/en/financial-products.html
Want to increase your facility’s productivity? Lower the costs? Improve the flexibility of your production lines? Have your people do higher value activities? Discover the many financial assistance programs, support services and grants available.
https://www.economie.gouv.qc.ca/accueil/?no_cache=1
The Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) provides a network of 255 advisors with innovation advisory services and financing tailored to the needs of businesses.
https://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/irap/index.html
The CRIQ offers access to a wide range of regular and specialized tests and many state-of-the-art equipment. In addition, it is able to provide manufacturers with personalized support, tailor-made training, flexible scheduling choices and timeliness.
https://www.criq.qc.ca/en/
The Trans-Tech Network brings together more than 40 college technology transfer centers (CCTTs), the applied research centers of CEGEPs and colleges in Quebec. CCTT’s mission is to support companies in innovation through technical support, technological development, information and training.
http://reseautranstech.qc.ca/en/