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Find similar grantsQuebec Defence Supply-Chain SME Integration (Podium Défense / Aéro Montréal / Propulsion Québec) is sponsored by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) (services delivered by STIQ, Aéro Montréal, and Propulsion Québec). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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Quebec Defence Supply-Chain SME Integration (Podium Défense / Aéro Mtl / Propulsion QC) — Eligibility, Funding & How to Apply | GrantCompass Updated June 2026 · Verified against Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) / STIQ / Aéro Montréal / Propulsion Québec guidelines Quebec Defence Supply-Chain SME Integration (Podium Défense / Aéro Mtl / Propulsion QC) Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) / STIQ / Aéro Montréal / Propulsion Québec No cheque is issued to the SME, but the improvement stream...
Ongoing — through 2028–29 Visit Official Program → Quebec Defence Supply-Chain SME Integration (Podium Défense / Aéro Mtl / Propulsion QC) provides up to No cheque is issued to the SME, but the improvement stream funds readiness projects worth up to $60,000 per company with an external-expert team, against a company contribution of about $21,000 — roughly $39,000 of funded work — plus advisory and technical services via the intermediaries (STIQ, Aéro Montréal, Propulsion Québec).
Total program envelope $4. 495M CED through 2028–29. A federal CED-funded advisory and integration program that helps Quebec SMEs in manufacturing, aerospace, and electric/smart transportation enter or expand within national and international defence supply chains.
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Take the 2-minute quiz → What this program funds and who can apply A federal CED-funded advisory and integration program that helps Quebec SMEs in manufacturing, aerospace, and electric/smart transportation enter or expand within national and international defence supply chains.
Three industry associations deliver a coordinated continuum of services: STIQ's Podium Défense guides manufacturing suppliers in meeting contractor standards and structural requirements; Aéro Montréal supports aerospace-sector businesses in commercializing for defence markets; and Propulsion Québec guides electric and smart-transportation companies into defence supply chains. The $4.
495M federal investment runs through 2028–29 and provides advisory value, market access, and structural preparation assistance — not direct cash grants to individual SMEs. This program fills a distinct gap for Quebec SMEs navigating the complex barrier-to-entry in defence supply-chain contracting.
Quebec-based SMEs in manufacturing, aerospace, or electric/smart-transportation sectors Companies that wish to enter or grow activities within national or international defence supply chains Businesses willing to implement structural improvements to meet contractor requirements (quality systems, certifications, standards) Must operate within the sector served by the delivering intermediary (manufacturing → STIQ; aerospace → Aéro Montréal; EV/smart transport → Propulsion Québec) No minimum revenue requirement stated; program is accessible to SMEs at various stages of defence market readiness No cheque is issued to the SME, but the improvement stream funds readiness projects worth up to $60,000 per company with an external-expert team, against a company contribution of about $21,000 — roughly $39,000 of funded work — plus advisory and technical services via the intermediaries (STIQ, Aéro Montréal, Propulsion Québec).
Total program envelope $4. 495M CED through 2028–29. Ongoing — through 2028–29 Competition, effort, and approval at a glance See your real odds on this program — and exactly what it takes to win it.
Everything you need to win Quebec Defence Supply-Chain SME Integratio... Not a marketing summary. The actual checklist, intel, and stack strategy reviewers look for.
5-document checklist with what each reviewer is actually checking 4-step application timeline with prep hours per step Insider tip from program officers on what separates winners 3-program stacking strategy to combine with compatible funding Success profile + evaluation criteria — exactly what reviewers score on $19 covers this one program. $39/mo covers every program, plus the workspace that walks you through each application.
or just this Playbook — $19 one-time Insider tips, common pitfalls, and what successful applicants look like The fastest path into this program is to contact STIQ directly if you are a manufacturer — STIQ's Podium Défense is the most structured entry point with clear steps and published guidance. See what trips up most applicants for this program — and how to avoid it. See what successful applicants for this program actually look like.
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Every program · Application workspace · 30-day money-back or just this Playbook — $19 one-time Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses Identify the right intermediary for your sector Manufacturing companies → STIQ (Podium Défense). Aerospace companies → Aéro Montréal. Electric/smart-transportation companies → Propulsion Québec.
Visit each organization's website or call their main office to initiate contact. ✓ Expression of interest or intake form with the relevant intermediary (STIQ, Aéro Montréal, or Propulsion Québec) ✓ Business overview describing current sector and products/services Get the step-by-step application guide — documents, timeline, and what to prepare. Applying for Quebec Defence Supply-Chain SME Integration?
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GSC flagged "Duplicate field 'FAQPage'" on every active grant page on 2026-05-03 when JSON-LD + microdata both declared FAQPage. --> Can sole proprietors apply? No — must be incorporated Quebec-based SMEs in manufacturing, aerospace, or EV/smart-transport sectors.
Sole proprietors aren't eligible as they can't implement required structural improvements like ISO certifications. What's the typical value per SME? $25K–$150K in advisory services (not cash).
This covers structural improvements like quality systems, certifications, and market access support delivered by STIQ, Aéro Montréal, or Propulsion Québec. How long does approval take? No formal approval process — contact the relevant intermediary (STIQ for manufacturing, Aéro Montréal for aerospace) directly.
Intake is rolling with no set deadlines. Why do applications fail? Operating outside Quebec, not in the three target sectors, or lacking operational foundation to implement required structural improvements within 12 months.
Can I stack this with other programs? Yes — compatible with SIF (for R&D scale-up after structural prep), CDIR (for production capacity), and IRAP (for tech development to meet defence standards). Full Playbook: Quebec Defence Supply-Chain SME Integratio...
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Quebec-based SMEs in manufacturing, aerospace, or electric/smart-transportation sectors that wish to enter or grow activities within national or international defence supply chains and are willing to implement structura…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Quebec Defence Supply-Chain SME Integration (Podium Défense / Aéro Montréal / Propulsion Québec) is funded by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) (services delivered by STIQ, Aéro Montréal, and Propulsion Québec). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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