Backgrounder: CED supports five Mauricie projects that will help Quebec make the green transition

GROUPÉ Mauricie + Rive‑Sud

REGI-JGF

To implement a pilot project to support Mauricie and Rive‑Sud businesses that want to measure the environmental impacts of their operations and adopt ecofriendly practices.

CED’s assistance will focus on the salaries and benefits of two employees, professional fees for participating businesses developing ecofriendly approaches, as well as training fees, licensing, and project promotion costs.

$382,900
^{(non-repayable)}

$547,000

Groupe PRO‑B inc.

REGI-JGF

To acquire and install a digital robotic cutting system aimed at increasing production at the business, which specializes in designing, manufacturing, and installing industrial piping. Thanks to this new system, which includes a dust collector and an environmental management software program, Groupe PRO-B will be able to reduce its emissions of environmental pollutants and the amount of waste and residue it produces.

CED’s assistance will focus on the acquisition and installation of the laser cutting system.

$265,302
^(repayable)

$1,453,062

Fût Mauricie (2954‑8344 Québec inc.)

REGI-JGF

To acquire digital equipment to increase Fût Mauricie’s production. Thanks to this new equipment, the business will be able to reduce its production costs and ecological footprint, while significantly decreasing production errors and the loss of raw materials.

CED’s assistance will focus on the acquisition and installation of the laser cutting system and related equipment.

$214,000
^(repayable)

$2,087,988

Waste Robotics inc.

REGI-BSP

To market the products and increase the sales of Waste Robotics, a business specializing in the design and manufacture of equipment and solutions for the robotic sorting of residual materials.

CED’s assistance will focus on marketing fees and a portion of the professional and consulting fees incurred.

$186,750
^(repayable)

$533,000

Theron Sport inc.

REGI-JGF

To launch a business specializing in the manufacture of electric all-terrain vehicles.

CED’s assistance will focus on professional fees, salaries and benefits required to conduct development activities.

$160,000
^(repayable)

$335,000