{"id":1378,"date":"2024-07-21T10:04:38","date_gmt":"2024-07-21T08:04:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sij.qc.ca\/about-the-s-i-j\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T15:49:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T13:49:09","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sij.qc.ca\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"ABOUT US"},"content":{"rendered":"\n


OUR MISSION<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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The Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 d’Investissement Jeunesse (S.I.J.) aims to promote entrepreneurship, foster economic development and create jobs
by supporting young entrepreneurs wishing to start or acquire a business.<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u2794 OUR OFFERING:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n

The S.I.J. offers loans to entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 to 40, providing them with the financial support that they need to launch their startup or acquire a business. This loan can be granted to all innovative and technology-based companies across Quebec under the terms of the Founders and Acquirers program components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The S.I.J.’s financial capacity comes from its own Financial Assistance Fund. Appraisal of all projects submitted to the S.I.J. are carried out, based on a business approach and market laws.<\/p>\n

In addition, projects must imperatively create jobs and produce economic impact.
Business continuity is assured through rigorous investment management and low management user fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2794 TYPE OF FUNDING ASSISTANCE AWARDED:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n
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Loans ranging from $50,000 to $200,000<\/b> awarded to companies
led by entrepreneurs aged 18 to 40<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After more than 38 years in operation, the S.I.J. is proud to have awarded over $13 Million in loan guarantees and supported more than 460 entrepreneurs.<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
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\u2794 OUR BOARD MEMBERS:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n

The S.I.J.’s Board of Directors and Investment Committee are made up of influential and recognized members of the business community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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H\u00e9l\u00e8ne Desmarais<\/strong>Chair of the BoardsIvado Labs and Scale AI Founding Chair and CEO, CEIM \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Christian Perron<\/strong>President and COOCEIM <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Beno\u00eet Cyr, CPA, CA, MBA<\/strong>Corporate Director2e<\/sup> Vice-President of the Board andTreasurer of the S.I.J. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Labb\u00e9 <\/strong>COO, EcolomondoSecretary, S.I.J. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Alain Ricard <\/strong>Partner LawyerFasken <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Annie Simard<\/strong>Corporate SpecialistBusiness Development Bank of Canada (BDC) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Olivier Gamache<\/strong>Chairman of the BoardGroupe Investissement Responsable <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kim Pasquin <\/strong>General ManagerNvizzio <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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David Parent <\/strong>Innovation & Growth AdvisorCofounder, PixMob <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u2794THEY HAVE BENEFITED FROM THE S.I.J. SUPPORT: OUR SUCCESS STORIES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n
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MAY 1, 2026:Innov2Learn to Receive $175,000 in Funding to Accelerate the Deployment\nof its Medical Devices<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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MARCH 10, 2026:YouSet to Receive $150,000 in Funding to Pursue its Growth and Accelerate its Activities across Canada<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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NOVEMBER 18, 2025:Kim Pasquin and David Parent Appointed\nto S.I.J. Board of Directors<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SEPTEMBER 04, 2025:GPHY to Receive $200,000 in Funding to Accelerate the Commercialization of\nits Workspace Management Platform<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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MARCH 20, 2025:Uzinakod to Receive $200,000 in Funding to Accelerate Deployment of Innovative Technological Solutions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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FEBRUARY 18, 2025 :
WorkAxle to Receive $200,000 in Funding to Accelerate Commercialization of its Workforce Management Solution<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024:CEIM and S.I.J. are proud to highlight the significant transaction led, alongside a group of investors, by Mr. Stephan Cr\u00e9tier, Founder, President and CEO of GardaWorld which today values the company at C$13.5 billion.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2024:Chaac Technologies to Receive $100,000 in Funding to Speed up New Products Development<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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MARCH 20, 2024 :
Landerz to Receive $200,000 in Funding to Accelerate the Development of its Technology Platforme<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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MARCH 05, 2024: Pelcro to Receive $150,000 in Funding to Strengthen its Position in the Media and Publishing Industry <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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DECEMBER 12, 2023:
Iris + Arlo to Receive $100,000 in Funding to Accelerate the Deployment of Nontoxic Ethical and Sustainable Menstrual Products<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023:
Axceta to Receive $200,000 in Funding to Accelerate the Development and Commercialization of its Agflo Connected Silos Solution<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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FEBRUARY 16, 2023:
Mely.ai to Receive $50,000 in Funding to Accelerate the Deployment of its Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) Technology)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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OCTOBER 22, 2022:
SmartPixel to Receive $100,000 in Funding to Accelerate the Development of its Digital Solutions Portfolio<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2022:
Chaac Technologies to Receive $100,000 in Funding to Speed up Time to Market for New Technologies<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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AUGUST 11, 2022:
YouSet to Receive $150,000 in Funding to Accelerate the Commercialization of its Online Insurance Platform<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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OUR MISSION The Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 d’Investissement Jeunesse (S.I.J.) aims to promote entrepreneurship, foster economic development and create jobsby supporting young entrepreneurs wishing to start or acquire a business. \u2794 OUR OFFERING: The S.I.J. offers loans to entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 to 40, providing them with the financial support that they need to launch their … <\/p>\n

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