The SADC de Baie-des-Chaleurs supports and finances the development of businesses in the Avignon and Bonaventure RCMs. It gives advice and supports business persons to whom it proposes financial and technical aid programs. The purpose of these programs is to encourage creation, the maintenance and development of employment through start-ups, modernization, the acquisition and expansion of businesses.
The SADC also actively participates in the economic development of communities by implementing, organizing and supporting initiatives and projects which allow communities to stimulate their socioeconomic development.
The SADC de Baie-des-Chaleurs is dedicated to stimulating the economic, social and environmental development of its community in consultation with socio-economic stakeholders, entrepreneurs and individuals.
The SADC de Baie-des-Chaleurs generates a positive impact on the vitality of businesses and communities.
To become a member, please contact us at [email protected], or by phone 418 759-1555.
Fund intended for start-up, acquisition and succession, expansion, or business modernization projects.
Component – Social Economy Enterprises:
This investment fund component is intended for social economy enterprises (cooperatives and non-profit organizations with commercial activities) that have moved beyond the start-up phase.
Supports young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 39 in their business
projects.
Transfer Strategy
Facilitates business succession or acquisition.
Green Strategy
Facilitates the adoption of eco-responsible practices or the
implementation of clean technologies. Examples: renewable
energy, energy efficiency, pollution reduction/waste management,
sustainable water and natural resource management, green
technologies, circular economy, etc.
*The acquisition of electric vehicles is not eligible.
Digital Strategy
Facilitates the digital transition. Examples: digital transformation
of processes, artificial intelligence/automation, cloud computing,
inventory tracking and supply chain, implementation of
management systems, optimization of cybersecurity, etc.
*Website development is not eligible.
Terms and conditions common to all three components:
Complementary to financing, the SADC can offer technical
assistance to business people, regardless of the stage of
development of their business.
This may take the form of support for financial structuring, strategic
reflection on business needs, partner research—in short,
personalized, confidential support tailored to each entrepreneurial
reality.
Component – Act 25 Support
Since 2022, Act 25 has gradually transformed the way Québec organizations — both SMEs and non-profit organizations — must manage personal information. Its objective is to better protect the data of clients, employees, and partners.
In 2025, all of its provisions are now fully in force. To help organizations better cope with these changes and organize themselves effectively, SADC de Baie-des-Chaleurs offers concrete, human, and practical support that can help them to:
You may submit a financing request to the SADC by completing the following form and sending it by email to [email protected].
If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone at 418-759-1555 or by using the contact form available at the following address:
https://sadc-bc.odoo.com/contact
