Overview of the region
Bas-Saint-Laurent region covers a territory that encompasses some 100 municipalities boasting, among other things, educational institutions, research centres and an important tourism industry. It is primarily composed of manufacturing firms in the metals, resource processing (forestry, agriculture, peat) and ICTs sectors. Marine and public services complete the economic profile of the territory.
Regional Business Office
You can contact us by email or phone. Our regional offices can welcome you in person by appointment or virtually.
Current CED client? Please contact the person responsible for your file.
Address :
180, rue des Gouverneurs, bureau 302,
Rimouski (Québec) G5L 8G1
Single number: 1-800-561-0633
ATS: 1-844-805-8727
Email
Our collaborators in the region
Biopterre
Centre collégial de transfert technologique en optique-photonique (OPTECH)
Centre de Développement Bioalimentaire du Québec (CDBQ)
Centre de développement et de recherche en intelligence numérique (CDRIN)
Centre de Recherche sur les Biotechnologies Marines (CRBM)
Centre interdisciplinaire de développement en cartographie des océans (CIDCO)
CLD de la région de Rivière-du-Loup
CLD des Basques
Développement Économique Matanie
Innov & Export PME
Innovation maritime
Le Québec maritime
Living Lab en innovation ouverte (LLio)
Mitis en Affaires
MRC de La Matapédia
MRC de Témiscouata
MRC du Kamouraska
SADC de la Matapédia
SADC de La Mitis
SADC de la MRC de Rivière-du-Loup
SADC de la Neigette
SADC de la région de Matane
SADC des Basques
SADC du Kamouraska
SADC Témiscouata
SEREX
Solutions Novika
SOPER Rimouski-Neigette
Technopole Maritime du Québec
Tourisme Bas-Saint-Laurent
Tourisme Gaspésie
Université du Québec à Rimouski (UQAR)
How do I apply for financing?
- Go to the Financing & Services page.
- Consult open programs and eligibility criteria.
- Follow the steps specific to the program you're interested in.
Regional Success story
Putep ’t-awt : A new land-based marine mammal observation site at Gros-Cacouna
Discover this Wolastoqiyik Wahsipekuk First Nation ecotourism project.
Our collaborators in Quebec
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Provides professional services to businesses in all sectors. Supports businesses seeking financing as they start up and grow.
Canada Business Network
Provides access to government business programs, business tools, forms, and online services.
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Helps Canadian companies of all sizes succeed around the world.
Global Affairs Canada
Provides financial support and personalized advice to connect with potential foreign partners, pursue new business opportunities abroad and attract foreign investment to Canada.
Investissement Québec
Supports SMEs, NPOs and businesses as they develop and seek financing.
Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation du Québec (MEI)
Supports the development of the Quebec economy, innovation, and exports by ensuring coordination and joint action among the various stakeholders in the economic, scientific, social, and cultural fields.
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports SMEs in validating and developing new products and procedures. Financial assistance is awarded after the project has been assessed by an industrial technology advisor.
Réseau des SADC et CAE du Québec
Contributes to community economic development by providing business services: access to funding, technical assistance, and support for local, youth and women entrepreneurship. The network includes 67 Sociétés d’aide au développement des collectivités (SADC) and Centres d’aide aux entreprises (CAE) across Quebec.