Overview of the region
Estrie region includes several institutions of higher learning and knowledge. The territory’s economy is largely based on a diversified manufacturing sector and businesses operating in such traditional sectors as agri-food, forestry and tourism.
Eastern townships’ business office’s move
New address for CED’s Eastern Townships Business Office! Since April 27, we welcome you to 50, place de la Cité, room 201.
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.
The Eastern Townships business office serves the nine RCMs in the region as well as two RCMs in Montérégie, namely the de Rouville and du Haut-Richelieu RCMs.
Address :
50, place de la Cité, room 201
Sherbrooke (Québec) J1H 4G9
Single number: 1-800-561-0633
ATS: 1-844-805-8727
Email
Our collaborators in the region
Accélérateur de création d’entreprises technologiques – ACET
CAE Haute-Yamaska et région
CAE Memphrémagog
CAE Val-St-François
Carrefour Québec International - Estrie
CLD Brome Missisquoi
CLD Haut-Saint-François (in French only)
Concertaction Estrie – ADDERE (in French only)
Développement Val-Saint-François (in French only)
Espace inc.
Maison régionale de l’industrie (MRI) (in French only)
MRC de Coaticook – Service de développement économique (in French only)
MRC de Rouville (in French only)
MRC des Sources – Développement économique
MRC du Haut-Richelieu (in French only)
MRC Memphrémagog (in French only)
SADC Coaticook region
SADC des Sources (in French only)
SADC du Haut-Saint-François
SADC Mégantic region (in French only)
Sherbrooke Innopole
Société de développement économique du Granit (SDEG) (in French only)
Tourism Eastern Townships
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
Oneka Technologies: Transforming seawater into drinking water
Oneka Technologies: Transforming seawater into drinking water
The business tackles water shortages by using wave movement to desalinate seawater.
Hoola One Technologies: Restoring ecosystems affected by plastic pollution
Hoola One Technologies: Restoring ecosystems affected by plastic pollution
Discover this innovative solution for cleaning beaches and riverbanks.
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.