SISMIC
SISMIC is the first collective enterprise ideation and incubation pathway offered by the Pôles d’économie sociale throughout Quebec for post-secondary students aged 18 to 29.
Each Pôle d’économie sociale provides tailored, on-the-ground support through a three-step collaborative process to help young people put their ideas into action.
At each stage, participants:
- Formalize an idea and transform it into a collective project
- Acquire the knowledge to develop a collective enterprise (entrepreneurial non-profit or co-op)
- Get support to co-build their entrepreneurship team
Social economy as a business model
Why choose a co-op or non-profit model over a traditionnal for your project?
For a job that creates tangible social change.
For a team-based approach, not a solo effort.
For a business built on collaboration, sharing, and mutual support.
To address shared needs.
To generate independent income through the sale of services or products.
For profits that benefit everyone.
The SISMIC impact
Young people that have taken part in SISMIC activities
Projects incubated
Projects that have officially become collective enterprises
Partnerships created with youth and entrepreneurship partners
Inspiring journeys: These SISMIC ideas have become a reality!
Find your local ally
Contact your local Pôle d’économie sociale local to learn how SISMIC can help the young people you support.
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