Backgrounder: Government of Canada supports eight projects that will help revitalize the economy of Montréal’s East End

Catelli Montreal Inc.

Enhance the productivity and production capacity of the company, which is positioning itself as a Canadian leader in dry pasta manufacturing.

Set up a new dry pasta production line by acquiring and installing specialized, cutting‑edge equipment.

$3,500,000

^(repayable)

JGF*

$15,750,000

Aliments Ouimet-Cordon Bleu inc.

The project aims to help the business—a key player in the food processing sector—improve the robustness of its production chain, support sustainable development initiatives, and accelerate its dynamic growth in new markets.

Acquisition and installation of a new automated packaging line, an encasing machine, a crimping machine and a new wastewater treatment system, as well as various marketing activities.

$2,500,000

^(repayable)

REGI**

$17,523,872

C3i Center Inc.

Increase the technology transfer capacity of an organization that supports businesses specializing in cell and gene therapy.

Professional fees and the acquisition of laboratory and bioproduction equipment and specialized software.

$2,500,000

^{(non-repayable)}

REGI**

$4,660,000

Unicor Industries Inc.

Increase the productivity and production capacity of a business specializing in plastic‑part manufacturing.

The project involves the expansion of the plant, the acquisition of new production equipment including a heavy-duty injector, robots and packaging systems; the integration of various Industry 4.0 tools, e.g., cobots; and the implementation of a new ERP system to connect the various production equipment components.

The acquisition of equipment such as a heavy-duty injector, robots and packaging systems, and the integration of various Industry 4.0 tools.

$1,600,000

^(repayable)

REGI**

$10,552,330

Collège de Maisonneuve’s ITEGA

Enhance the innovation and technology transfer capabilities of Collège de Maisonneuve’s Institut de technologie des emballages et du génie alimentaire (ITEGA).

The project aims to develop a comprehensive support service for the development, analysis and characterization of sustainable packaging designed to ensure that the industry remains at the forefront of technologies related to eco‑responsible packaging and food engineering.

Acquisition of specialized equipment such as an oxygen impermeability analyzer, a degradation analyzer, a microbial oxidative degradation analyzer, an infrared microscope, a water vapour permeability analyzer, a hyperspectral camera, a bioreactor, an extraction reactor and a steam generator.

$781,440

^{(non-repayable)}

REGI**

$976,800

Les Laboratoires MZL inc.

Increase the production capacity and productivity of a business specializing in the design and manufacture of personal care and cleaning products.

The project involves the acquisition of new automated production equipment and the implementation of a U.S. marketing strategy.

Acquisition of automated production equipment and activities related to the implementation of the marketing strategy.

$200,000

^(repayable)

REGI**

$600,000

Les Aliments Merjex Inc.

Improve the productivity of this business, which specializes in the production of organic tempeh.

The project involves the acquisition and installation of production equipment; leasehold improvements; and the implementation of a ground tempeh marketing plan and campaign specifically targeting markets outside Quebec.

Acquisition of production equipment, including an industrial grinder, a 10-head portioning scale, ovens, rapid cooling cells and vacuum‑packaging equipment.

$50,000

^(repayable)

JGF*

$790,000

Kotmo inc.

Improve the productivity of the business, whose mission is to develop, produce and market locally made, eco-responsible promotional products.

The project involves the marketing of a new eco‑responsible green product.

Acquisition of production equipment such as a digital printer and software.

$50,000

^(repayable)

^{This funding is conditional on the signing of a contribution agreement between Kotmo inc. and CED.}

REGI**

$100,000