1) SME development

• To increase the productivity of enterprises
• To assist in making new technologies part of business practices
• To establish enterprises in advanced technology sectors, especially information technology, optics, geomatics, biotechnology and nutriceuticals.
• To increase the transfer of technology between research centres and SMEs
• To develop small enterprises in declining areas
• To increase exports

2) Improvement of the economic development environment

• To ensure the emergence of economic conditions conducive to the development of enterprises
• Economic enhancement of regional assets and competitive advantages

3) Specific initiatives

• Québec–Chaudière-Appalaches RSI
  • Rural Enterprise Program
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• Amiante MRC RSI 

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