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ADM Fund / 375 idea
Empower your entrepreneurial journey with the Fonds ADM / 375 idées program's generous funding!
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,500
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2017
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Fonds ADM / 375 idées offers up to $7,500 in financial assistance to support innovative young entrepreneurs in Montréal. The program aims to foster new business projects and early-stage companies through advantageous loans for entrepreneurs between 18 and 40 years old who have successfully completed a crowdfunding campaign.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop an online presence
- Launch or market a product/service
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2017
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
The Fonds ADM / 375 idées grant is tailored to assist young entrepreneurs in Montréal who are in the early stages of establishing or growing their businesses. This financial support is aimed at diverse projects ranging from pre-start to start-up phases.
- Entrepreneurial projects that are in the pre-start phase, demonstrating potential for viability and profitability.
- Start-up initiatives that have been operational for less than two years, focusing on innovative solutions.
- Business ventures in the growth phase, still within a two-year window since inception, aiming to scale operations.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Young entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 40 who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or hold a Québec selection certificate (CSQ) and have their head office located in Montréal can apply for the Fonds ADM / 375 idées grant. The business must also be in the pre-start, start-up, or early growth phase, with less than 2 years of operation, and have completed a successful crowdfunding campaign.Who is not eligible
Some types of companies that are not eligible for the Fonds ADM / 375 idées grant include:
- Companies majority owned by shareholders outside the age range of 18-40
- Companies with shareholders who are not Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or have a Quebec selection certificate
Eligible expenses
This grant supports young entrepreneurs in Montréal through financial assistance to help launch and develop their innovative business projects. The eligible projects are those that demonstrate high potential for viability and profitability while being in the early stages of development.
- Innovative pre-start phase business projects showing promise for future success.
- Start-up businesses in the early stages of operation.
- Growth-phase projects that have been in existence for less than two years and are expanding operations.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is specific to companies with their head office located within a particular territorial jurisdiction. Eligible applications must meet the regional requirements outlined by the grant.
- City of Montréal territory.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The Fonds ADM / 375 idées is an initiative involving key partnerships, including the Junior Chamber of Commerce of Montréal, Aéroports de Montréal, the Board of Governors of the 375th anniversary of Montréal, La Ruche, and CloudRaker.
- Interest and principal payment holidays are offered for the first six months, which can provide cash flow relief during the initial stages of project development.
Frequently Asked Questions about the ADM Fund / 375 idea Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the ADM Fund / 375 idea. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the ADM Fund / 375 idea?
The Fonds ADM / 375 idées offers up to $7,500 in financial assistance to support innovative young entrepreneurs in Montréal. The program aims to foster new business projects and early-stage companies through advantageous loans for entrepreneurs between 18 and 40 years old who have successfully completed a crowdfunding campaign.
How much funding can be received?
ADM Fund / 375 idea Funds up to $7,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the ADM Fund / 375 idea program?
To be eligible for the ADM Fund / 375 idea program, you must:
The business must be majority owned by shareholders aged 18 to 40, who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or hold a Québec selection certificate (CSQ).
The head office must be located within the City of Montréal territory.
The company must have reached 100% of its crowdfunding target on La Ruche, with a minimum amount of $3,750, since January 1, 2017.
What expenses are eligible under ADM Fund / 375 idea?
The Fonds ADM / 375 idées grant is tailored to assist young entrepreneurs in Montréal who are in the early stages of establishing or growing their businesses. This financial support is aimed at diverse projects ranging from pre-start to start-up phases. Entrepreneurial projects that are in the pre-start phase, demonstrating potential for viability and profitability.
Start-up initiatives that have been operational for less than two years, focusing on innovative solutions.
Business ventures in the growth phase, still within a two-year window since inception, aiming to scale operations.
Where is the ADM Fund / 375 idea available?
The ADM Fund / 375 idea program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the ADM Fund / 375 idea a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ADM Fund / 375 idea is a Loans and Capital investments
Who are the financial supporters of the ADM Fund / 375 idea?
ADM Fund / 375 idea is funded by City of Montreal (MTL)