Is this program right for you?
This program is for Quebec SMEs that want to:
- Better understand Quebec public procurement and how it works
- Maximize their chances of winning government contracts
- Identify strategies to position themselves effectively with contracting authorities
- Receive support in their efforts from neutral, ADRIQ-accredited consultants
Key information
| Program status | Closed |
|---|---|
| Support area | Access to Quebec public markets |
| Duration of support | 20 hours |
| Target | Quebec SMEs – 499 employees or less |
| Costs | $ 5 000 |
| Financial support | Possibility of financing |
- Demystifying Public Procurement:
- Informing businesses about the opportunities offered by public procurement
- Clarifying the rules, processes, and requirements related to public tenders
- Strengthening Business Capacity:
- Helping businesses understand and prepare compliant and competitive bids.
- Implementing a comprehensive opportunity management process with support and decision-making tools
- Facilitating Access to Public Procurement:
- Identifying promising sectors and targeting opportunities tailored to businesses’ profiles.
- Promoting Innovation and Differentiation:
- Encouraging businesses to showcase their innovation and competitive advantages to stand out in tenders.
- Supporting initiatives that promote sustainable and digital solutions, which are increasingly sought after in public procurement.
- Increasing SME Competitiveness:
- Supporting businesses in developing long-term strategies to position themselves as reliable suppliers.
- Encourage the diversification of their activities through public contracts.
- Identifying relevant business opportunities in public procurement
- Advice on strategically positioning yourself with contracting authorities
- Assistance in understanding tendering processes and government requirements
- Optimizing tender response strategies
- Support in preparing a bid or proposal
These are just a few examples — each support program is tailored to your specific situation.
- PME québécoises
- Be legally incorporated under applicable federal or Quebec laws and registered with the Quebec Enterprise Registrar;
- Head office in Quebec
- 499 employees or fewer
- Start-ups will be assessed on a case-by-case basis
- Suppliers of goods or services considered Quebec-based *
- Innovative companies **
- Complete the MEIE diagnostic (mandatory): https://adriq.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1-3_autodiagnostic-1-1.pdf (French only) ** Note: You must download the file to open it.
- Complete the MEIE training on accessing public procurement or be registered (an asset): https://www.economie.gouv.qc.ca/bibliotheques/formations/maitriser-bases-depot-soumission-obtenir-contrat-public
- Quick and free registration – response within a few days
- Needs assessment meeting
- Support from an ADRIQ-accredited innovation consultant
- Company qualification for participating in public tenders – 360° analysis
- Implementation of monitoring tools on SEAO (French public procurement portal)
- Opportunity identification
- Qualification of the most relevant opportunities
- Development of a proposal project plan
- Support for drafting submissions
- Debriefing on results
- Follow-up tailored to your progress and needs
- For a 20-hour support program, the company agrees to cover 50% of the costs upon signing the agreement ($2,500) and 50% halfway through the program ($2,500 after 10 hours).
- You may be eligible for financial assistance by contacting Service Québec in your region (business services): https://www.quebec.ca/services-quebec
- Businesses in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region may be eligible for funding of up to $2,500. Please contact Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges to confirm your eligibility: cmariano@developpementvs.com
*What do we mean by buying Quebec?
Buying Quebec means purchasing a good or service considered to be of Quebec origin, or purchasing from a Quebec supplier.
Good or service considered to be of Quebec origin
A good or service is considered to be of Quebec origin if a significant portion of the direct costs related to its conception and design, the purchase of inputs including raw materials, its processing, and its assembly are incurred in Quebec.
A service is considered to be of Quebec origin if the vast majority of its activities are carried out in Quebec by local employees.
Supplier considered to be of Quebec origin
A supplier is considered to be of Quebec origin if it operates permanently in an establishment located within the territory of Quebec.
**Innovative Businesses
The government aims to ensure that public procurement fosters innovation. Public procurement can thus become a true testing ground for stimulating innovation in Quebec, offering the opportunity to test innovative solutions and giving forward-thinking businesses a chance to prove themselves.
Furthermore, public procurement represents a strategic lever for stimulating research and development, production, and the use of artificial intelligence. The acquisition of innovative solutions, such as artificial intelligence, can have a considerable impact on the development and health of Quebec’s ecosystem.
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Contact us today to benefit from the Envol PME support program.