OBJECTIVES AND RESULTS 2024-2025

Objective 1: Consolidate the PASQÉ program

RESULTS 

- Selection of candidates for 2nd call for interest
- Participation in review with MEIE and IQ of industry procurement measures
- Submission of PASQÉ 2 justification to MEIE
- Allocation of PASQÉ assistance to 5 candidate companies from 2nd call
- Allocation of 12 STIQ diagnostics
- Promotion of PASQÉ 2.0
- Request for recapitalization to MEIE and obtain $7 million over 2 years

Objective 2: Facilitate networking and support SMEs in sustainable development

RESULTS 

- EnergiQ event with InnovÉE on energy transition
- Implementation of the Levier ESG program to enable SMEs to carry out a risk analysis and draw up an action plan for the first cohort.
- Awareness-raising session with Aboriginals
- Participation in several procurement surveys with prime contractors
- Ongoing call to companies for funding of a second ESG cohort (Écoleader is no longer funding for the time being).

TARGETS FOR 2025-2026

Objective 1: Consolidate the PASQÉ program, including funding and launch of a 3rd call for interest

• Promoting PASQÉ 2.0
• Recapitalization request to MEIE
• Launch of third call for interest (with PASQÉ 2)

Objective 2: Facilitate networking and support SMEs in sustainable development

• Call for companies to fund a second ESG cohort

Objective 3: Map the industry

• Launch of the industry's first STIQ Barometer
• Coboom market forecasting for entrepreneurs

Objective 4: Work in partnership with Hydro-Québec on Aboriginal procurement

• Aboriginal awareness session
• Meeting with Hydro-Québec to discuss their strategy
• Native event