In 2011, economic development actors in the Mauricie region were visionary in creating an organization dedicated to innovation.
Claude Bourassa, General Manager
“Innovation is no longer optional, but rather a mandatory management method for business sustainability and growth!”– Claude Bourassa, General Manager of ESM and ERAC Mauricie
Over the years, Économie du savoir Mauricie (ESM) has developed a solid expertise in providing personalized support to businesses that wish to engage in an innovation process. Our ultimate goal: to help them become more competitive, more successful and more prosperous!
To meet the innovation challenges of business leaders, we have built a vast network of outside specialists:
• Independent experts from various fields of expertise
• Private/public research centres
• College centres for the transfer of technology (CCTT)
• Universities (research)
Our support mainly covers the following topics:
• Automation/robotization
• Digital marketing
• Traditional marketing
• Cybersecurity
• Artificial and business intelligence
• Strategic planning
• Added-value production
• Intellectual property
• Technological solution selection
• Digital transformation
Financial Assistance That Is Easy to Access and Very Advantageous
The ESM’s unique mode of operation allows companies to quickly and easily access very attractive non-refundable financial contributions to carry out their innovation projects. These contributions can reach up to 60% of the cost of fees for outside expertise.
ESM’s generosity is mainly due to the financial support of Canada Economic Development (CED), the Ministry of the Economy, Innovation and Energy (MEIE) and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH).
Promoter for the Mauricie Regional Acceleration and Growth Space (ERACM)
Since the arrival of ERACM in 2020, ESM has more than doubled its workforce. The ERACs that have emerged in Quebec aim to propel businesses by promoting innovation and best business practices. It is also a place of convergence to facilitate the collaboration of socio-economic actors in the same region.
The Impact of ESM Services Is Growing
Active in the field, our consultants recognize the growing needs of businesses. With the addition of ERACM and the arrival of the new management in 2021, the assistance available has been expanded to reflect this new reality. Overwhelmed by the obligations of operations and slowed down by the shortage of manpower, managers are expressing their desire to innovate in order to survive. ESM’s personalized support, access to our non-repayable financial contributions and our network of experts encourage entrepreneurs to take action.
