1) SME development

• To improve the competitiveness of manufacturing SMEs
• To increase innovation
• To promote pre-startup and startup of innovative enterprises
• To diversify international markets
• To develop small enterprises in rural areas

2) Improvement of the economic development environment

• To enhance regional knowledge-based competitive advantages
• To develop tourism potential by consolidating and enhancing regional assets

3) Specific initiative

• Mauricie Regional Strategic Initiative

In keeping with its priorities, CED, together with its network of partners, offers SMEs a variety of programs and services.