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Montérégie region

AI for business in Montérégie

Montérégie is Quebec’s leading manufacturing region by number of jobs, with a strong presence in agri-food and transportation equipment. AI pays off there in managing orders, invoices and traceability. Cogio builds AI agents connected to the ERP, hosted on your premises or in your region.

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Quebec’s largest manufacturing base

The ISQ puts Montérégie’s population at 1,522,372 in 2025. According to the Ministry of the Economy’s profile, the region ranked first for manufacturing jobs, with 111,500, or 12.9% of its jobs against 10.8% for Quebec. The profile notes that these figures still include the La Haute-Yamaska and Brome-Missisquoi RCMs, which moved to Estrie in 2021.

Manufacturing is concentrated mainly in food and transportation equipment. Revenue from goods manufactured in the region reached $35.8 billion in 2023 (preliminary ISQ data). Saint-Hyacinthe, the region’s agri-food hub, had 60,874 residents in 2025.

Where AI pays off most here

The use cases below match the structure of Montérégie’s economy.

Manufacturers

Quotes, supplier invoices and production tracking, connected to the ERP.

Distribution

Orders received by email, pricing, availability and client follow-ups handled without re-keying.

Business Central

AI agents connected to Dynamics 365 Business Central, Microsoft’s ERP for SMEs.

Regional resources

One regional player worth knowing, checked on its own website.

  • Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole

    The Maskoutan region’s economic development organisation, which supports agri-food businesses at every stage of a new technology or new product project. Saint-Hyacinthe describes itself as Quebec’s largest agri-food hub.

Funding that applies

ESSOR component 1 for the diagnostic and implementation, training funded up to 75% (MFOR) and, for manufacturers hit by tariffs, the RTRI, which covers up to 50% of an eligible project. The C3I rate, which applies to a sovereign AI server, ranges from 15% to 25% depending on the area. Funding

How we work in Montérégie

Cogio serves all of Quebec, without a regional office. The first call is by video, and on-site work is scheduled according to the engagement.

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FAQ

Another question? Write to us at support@cogio.ai.

Does Cogio have an office in Montérégie?

No. Cogio serves all of Quebec: the first call is by video, and on-site work is scheduled according to the engagement.

Is Granby still part of Montérégie?

No. Since July 2021, the La Haute-Yamaska RCM, which includes Granby, has been part of Estrie. Our Estrie page presents the Les Industries Romy case in Granby.

Which Montérégie industries benefit most from AI?

Food and transportation equipment manufacturing, where the region’s manufacturing activity is concentrated, along with the distribution and logistics around them.

Does the RTRI apply to the region’s manufacturers?

It targets businesses hit by tariffs and covers up to 50% of an eligible project. Eligibility is confirmed case by case.

How long does a diagnostic take?

At Cogio, the diagnostic takes two to three weeks. It can be partly funded by ESSOR component 1B for eligible SMEs.

Sources

Cogio serves all of Quebec, remotely and on site depending on the engagement.

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